Honolulu & Oahu from Kansas City, 14 – 23 Nov: £2,047 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $586 per person on Delta, $154 below the highest fare we saw
- Highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F for your dates
- Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki: free cancellation, 7.5 from 1,237 reviews
The catch: There's no nonstop: Delta's fare has one stop and takes 12h 53m out, and a checked bag runs about $140 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if a long travel day is fine for nine nights of beach and hikes; skip it if you only fly nonstop.
Worth it if you don't mind a connection: the trip is $2,716 for two, all in. That covers flights at $1,172 and Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki at $1,334 plus its $210 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You'd go Nov 14–23, 2026, nine nights, on Delta with one stop and 12h 53m of travel on the way out.
The total, before you go
£2,047 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £883 |
| Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,006 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | £158 |
| The total, before you go | £2,047 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£116 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £26 each way per bag on Delta, £106 for two return); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£442 per person, return
£883 for two, taxes and fees included · Delta · 1 stop · 12h 53m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:36 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 3:29 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | £442 | 1 stop | 12h 53m |
| American | £442 | 1 stop | 10h 58m |
| United | £442 | 1 stop | 11h 40m |
Prices checked 15 Oct 2026, 01:11 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $586 per person, the Delta fare is $154 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 21% gap across the 12 offers we checked. Add nine nights at Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki and the trip comes to $2,716 for two, all in, with the $210 resort fee counted. A checked bag and spending money are not. In mid-November Oahu runs highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F. It's also the start of big-wave season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore, and it comes before the December peak family season and its highest rates. Prices are all-in as we found them and can change. Nine nights gives you room for Waikiki beach days, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head and a day up in Haleiwa.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-history island vacation with a city base. Mornings are for the water at Waikiki, afternoons for Pearl Harbor or the top of Diamond Head, and one day goes to the North Shore for the winter waves. It suits a couple or two friends who want easy beach days mixed with a few early starts, at an unhurried pace over nine nights.
Weather in Honolulu & Oahu, 14 – 23 Nov
Typical highs 81–82°F, lows near 73°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 81 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun 15 Nov | 81 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon 16 Nov | 81 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue 17 Nov | 82 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Wed 18 Nov | 82 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu 19 Nov | 82 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri 20 Nov | 81 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat 21 Nov | 81 °F | 73 °F | Overcast |
| Sun 22 Nov | 81 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon 23 Nov | 81 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Honolulu & Oahu
All three picks are in Waikiki, the stretch of beachfront high-rises with surf lessons, shops and nightlife you can walk to. Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki is the best value and the hotel in the total: $1,334 for nine nights ($148 a night) in a Moderate Room, rated 7.5 from 1,237 reviews, with free cancellation and a $210 fee paid at the property. Queen Kapiolani Hotel is the top rated, 8.4 from 1,850 reviews. Its Studio Ocean View is $2,142 for the stay ($238 a night) plus $338 at the property, with no free cancellation. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki scores 8 from 1,300 reviews and costs $1,374 ($153 a night) plus $216 at the property, also with no free cancellation. If you'd rather have quiet lagoons, look at Ko Olina on the west side.
Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki
£1,006 for 9 nights, two guests · £112 a night
See roomsQueen Kapiolani Hotel
£1,615 for 9 nights, two guests · £179 a night
See roomsRamada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki
£1,036 for 9 nights, two guests · £115 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Honolulu & Oahu for these dates
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Where in Honolulu & Oahu
- Waikiki: Beachfront high-rise resorts with surf lessons, shops and nightlife on foot.
- Ko Olina: Lagoon resorts on the quiet west side, including Aulani.
- North Shore (Haleiwa / Turtle Bay): Surf-town vibe and big winter waves an hour from Waikiki.
- Kailua: Laid-back windward beach town with vacation rentals.
- Downtown / Chinatown: Local food scene and history, with cheaper hotels.
What to do in Honolulu & Oahu
- Hike Diamond Head crater at sunrise
- Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona
- Take a surf lesson in Waikiki, where all three hotels are
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay
- Watch the winter surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore, an hour from Waikiki
- Eat garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck
Also worth it
- Learn to surf in Waikiki
- Watch surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore in winter
Tours and tickets in Honolulu & Oahu
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Kansas City | Kansas City International (MCI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 12h 53m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 3,892 miles each way |
| Time difference | -4 hours |
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What 9 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £883 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki) | £1,006 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | £2,578 |
| Total for two | £4,467 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a luxury destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Kansas City to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £442 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £442 (15 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Honolulu & Oahu.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Big-wave surf season on the North Shore and humpback whales offshore
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, and the currency is the US dollar.
- Honolulu is 4 hours behind Kansas City. You fly 3,892 miles from Kansas City International (MCI) to Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL).
- The Delta flight leaves at 6:36 AM and lands at 3:29 PM with one stop. American and United had the same $586 fare, taking 10h 58m and 11h 40m.
- A checked bag is about $140 for two and isn't in the total. The $210 resort fee at Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki is included.
- Of the three hotels, only Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki offers free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a connection doesn't bother you. You get nine nights on Oahu for $2,716 for two, all in. The fare is $154 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates, and highs run 81–82°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,716. That's flights at $1,172 ($586 per person) and Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki at $1,334 plus its $210 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $140 for two) and spending money are extra. At $190 per person a day, spending adds $3,420, for $5,926 in all.
Is there a nonstop?
Not in what we found. Delta, American and United all had one-stop fares at $586 per person. Delta takes 12h 53m on the way out. American is quicker at 10h 58m and lands at 1:43 PM.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Seasonal normals for Nov 14–23 show highs of 81–82°F and lows of 72–73°F, with drizzle most days and one overcast day. Those are normals, not a forecast. November is also the start of big-wave season on the North Shore and of whale season offshore.
Is 9 nights enough?
It's enough for Waikiki beach days, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay and a day on the North Shore, an hour from Waikiki. Honolulu is 4 hours behind Kansas City, so plan an easy first evening.
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