Honolulu & Oahu from Los Angeles, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,431 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines, 6h 4m
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki, rated 8 by 1,298 guests
- Typical highs 81–82°F, lows near 73°F this time of year
The catch: Heads-up for these dates: Big-wave surf season on the North Shore and humpback whales offshore.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Honolulu & Oahu came to $417 per person ($834 for two) for Nov 14–21, 2026, 7 nights, nonstop on Alaska, operated as Hawaiian Airlines. Expect highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F. The best-value hotel, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki, was $152 a night.
The total, before you go
£1,431 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £629 |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £802 |
| The total, before you go | £1,431 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
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
£314 per person, return
£629 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines · nonstop · 6h 4m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 11:04 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | £314 | nonstop | 6h 4m |
| Delta | £314 | nonstop | 5h 54m |
| Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | £314 | nonstop | 5h 54m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 17:44 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
It's $417 per person round trip, or $834 for two, all-in, on a nonstop that leaves at 7:00 AM and lands in Honolulu at 11:04 AM. That matches the low point of the 4 checks we've run on this route. We don't have enough history to call any fare normal, so read it as a solid nonstop price, not a markdown, and know that prices can move. Mid-November falls in big-wave surf season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore, and it's before the December peak family rates kick in. Weather normals point to highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F, with some drizzle in the mix. Our sample budget for two comes to $4,558 with flights, the best-value hotel and $2,660 of spending money. It works for a beach week with a bit of history on the side.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-island week with a city attached: Waikiki sand in the morning, Pearl Harbor history one afternoon, a drive to the North Shore another day. It suits couples and friends who want warm water without a passport, and families who like having everything on foot. The pace is yours to set, from slow pool days to sunrise hikes and surf lessons.
Weather in Honolulu & Oahu, 14 – 21 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 |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Honolulu & Oahu
All three hotels are in Waikiki, the beachfront strip with surf lessons, shops and nightlife on foot. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki is the best value: $1,064 for the 7 nights ($152 a night) for a king room, rated 8 from 1,298 reviews, with no free cancellation. Wayfinder Waikiki is the top rated at 8.5 from 1,351 reviews. It's $2,086 for the stay ($298 a night) for a King Room with Balcony, and it's the one with free cancellation. Pacific Monarch Hotel, listed as the budget pick, is $1,325 ($189 a night) for a Partial Ocean View Studio Suite, rated 8.1 from 1,306 reviews, with no free cancellation. All three are room only. If you'd trade the buzz for quiet, Ko Olina has lagoon resorts on the west side.
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki
£802 for 7 nights, two guests · £115 a night
See roomsWayfinder Waikiki
£1,572 for 7 nights, two guests · £225 a night
See roomsPacific Monarch Hotel
£999 for 7 nights, two guests · £142 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, before the heat and the crowds build.
- Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona.
- Take a beginner surf lesson in Waikiki, steps from all three hotels.
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay on a calm morning.
- Watch big-wave surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore, in season this time of year.
- Eat garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck on the North Shore drive.
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 Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA), Ontario International (ONT), Long Beach (LGB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 6h 4m nonstop |
| Distance | 2,559 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £629 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki) | £802 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £2,005 |
| Total for two | £3,436 |
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: Los Angeles to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £314 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £314 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
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 and the currency is the US dollar.
- Honolulu is 2 hours behind Los Angeles.
- The nonstop takes 6h 4m and covers 2,559 miles from LAX to Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL).
- All three hotels are room only, and only Wayfinder Waikiki offers free cancellation.
- November is big-wave season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $417 per person round trip, $834 for two, all-in with taxes and fees, nonstop from LAX to HNL. That's the price when we checked, and fares can change.
Which flights are these?
Alaska, operated as Hawaiian Airlines, leaving Saturday, Nov 14 at 7:00 AM and landing at 11:04 AM. Delta had the same $417 fare at 8:10 AM, landing at 12:04 PM.
Do I need a passport?
No. Hawaii is in the United States, so no passport is needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Weather normals for these dates show highs of 81–82°F and lows of 72–73°F, with drizzle on most days and an overcast Nov 21.
Is 7 nights enough?
For Oahu, yes. A week covers Waikiki beach days, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay and a day on the North Shore without rushing.
What does the whole week cost?
Our sample budget for two is $4,558: $834 in flights, $1,064 at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki and $2,660 for spending, about $190 a day per person.
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