Kauai from Las Vegas, 14 – 21 Nov: £2,087 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $325 per person, $271 below the highest fare we saw
- Base in Poipu, the sunnier south shore in November
- Snorkel with turtles at Poipu Beach, highs of 79–81°F
The catch: One stop, 7h 51m out, drizzle most days in the normals; a checked bag is about $140 for two and any resort fee isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want slow beach days and nature from a sunny Poipu base; skip it if a 1:50 AM connecting flight sounds rough.
Worth it if you don't mind a connection: the trip is $2,769 for two, with the flights at $650 plus 7 nights at Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals at $2,119, taxes and fees included. You'd go Nov 14–21, 2026, for 7 nights, flying Alaska with Hawaiian Airlines and making one stop on the 7h 51m trip out. A checked bag, any resort fee and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£2,087 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £490 |
| Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,597 |
| The total, before you go | £2,087 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£204 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 Alaska, £106 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£245 per person, return
£490 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines + Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines · 1 stop · 7h 51m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 1:50 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 7:41 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines + Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | £245 | 1 stop | 7h 51m |
| Alaska. Operated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizon + Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | £249 | 1 stop | 8h 47m |
| Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines + Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | £245 | 1 stop | 10h 14m |
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Why now
At $325 per person, the fare is $271 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 45% gap across the 12 offers we checked. Add the best-value stay at $2,119 and the week comes to $2,769 for two, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $140 for two), any resort fee and spending money aren't in that number. Mid-November falls in the wetter season on the north shore, with big surf, but the south shore stays sunnier, and all three hotels are in Poipu. The normals show highs of 79–81°F and lows near 71°F, with drizzle most days, so keep the boat and canyon days flexible. Seven nights gives you room to do that. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature-and-beach week at a slow pace: mornings snorkeling, a canyon lookout, a long sunset at the end of the day. It suits a couple or two friends who'd rather hike, kayak and swim than go out at night. Poipu keeps you on the calmer, sunnier side of the Garden Isle, and the quiet beaches set the rhythm.
Weather in Kauai, 14 – 21 Nov
Typical highs 79–81°F, lows near 71°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 79 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun 15 Nov | 80 °F | 71 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 16 Nov | 80 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue 17 Nov | 80 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
| Wed 18 Nov | 81 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu 19 Nov | 80 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri 20 Nov | 80 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat 21 Nov | 79 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Kauai
All three picks are in Poipu, Koloa, on the sunny south shore with calm beaches and sea turtles. Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals is the best value at $2,119 for 7 nights ($303 a night) and scores 8 from 158 reviews. It's a private room with no kitchen, and there's no free cancellation. Koloa Landing Resort at Po'ipu, Autograph Collection is the top rated at 8.9 from 141 reviews and costs $4,242 for the stay ($606 a night). You get an island-view studio with a balcony, plus free cancellation. Kiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER scores 8.6 from 55 reviews and costs $2,896 ($414 a night) for a one-bedroom apartment, with no free cancellation. If you'd rather stay near the airport, Lihue has lower rates and is close to Kalapaki Beach.
Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals
£1,597 for 7 nights, two guests · £228 a night
See roomsKoloa Landing Resort at Po'ipu, Autograph Collection
£3,197 for 7 nights, two guests · £457 a night
See roomsKiahuna Plantation Resort Kauai by OUTRIGGER
£2,183 for 7 nights, two guests · £312 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Kauai for these dates
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Where in Kauai
- Poipu: Sunny south shore with resorts, calm beaches and sea turtles.
- Princeville / Hanalei: Lush north shore with cliff-top resorts and Hanalei Bay.
- Kapaa (Coconut Coast): Central, affordable condos and hotels on the east side.
- Lihue: Near the airport and Kalapaki Beach at lower rates.
What to do in Kauai
- Snorkel with turtles at Poipu Beach, a short trip from all three hotels
- Look out over Waimea Canyon on a clear morning
- Take a boat or helicopter tour along the Na Pali Coast
- Kayak the Wailua River to Secret Falls
- Hike the Kalalau Trail to Hanakapiai Beach, permit required
- Watch the sunset at Hanalei Bay on the north shore
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Las Vegas | Harry Reid International (LAS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kauai | Lihue (LIH) |
| Flight time | 7h 51m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,826 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Kauai costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £490 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals) | £1,597 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £2,005 |
| Total for two | £4,092 |
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: Las Vegas to Kauai
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £245 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £245 (13 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 Kauai.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Wetter north shore and big surf; south shore stays sunnier
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Kauai is 2 hours behind Las Vegas.
- The flight out leaves LAS at 1:50 AM and lands in Lihue (LIH) at 7:41 AM after one stop, 7h 51m in all.
- November brings a wetter north shore and big surf, while the south shore stays sunnier.
- Of the three hotels, only Koloa Landing Resort at Po'ipu, Autograph Collection lists free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a one-stop flight is fine with you. The fare is $325 per person, $271 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, and you stay on the sunnier south shore in Poipu.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,769 for two, all in: $650 for the flights plus $2,119 for 7 nights at Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $140 for two), any resort fee and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. Kauai is in the United States, so you won't need a passport, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What's the weather like Nov 14–21?
The normals show highs of 79–81°F and lows near 71°F, with drizzle on most days. The north shore is wetter this time of year, and the south shore, where the hotels are, stays sunnier.
How long is the flight?
The trip out is 7h 51m with one stop on Alaska with Hawaiian Airlines. You leave Las Vegas at 1:50 AM and land in Lihue at 7:41 AM local time.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for a slow week. You'll have time for Poipu Beach, Waimea Canyon, a Na Pali boat or helicopter tour and the Wailua River, with spare days if the drizzle moves in.
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