Honolulu & Oahu from San Antonio, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,964 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- £72 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Pacific Monarch Hotel, rated 8.1 by 1,305 guests
- Typical highs 81–82°F, lows near 73°F this time of year
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 12h 43m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Round-trip flights from San Antonio to Honolulu & Oahu came to $640 per person, or $1,280 for two, for Nov 14–21, 2026. That's 7 nights on American with one stop. Expect highs of 81–82°F with some drizzle, and our best-value hotel, Pacific Monarch Hotel in Waikiki, is $1,325 for the week.
The total, before you go
£1,964 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £965 |
| Pacific Monarch Hotel, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £999 |
| The total, before you go | £1,964 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£72 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on American, £121 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
£482 per person, return
£965 for two, taxes and fees included · American · 1 stop · 12h 43m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 5:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 1:43 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | £482 | 1 stop | 12h 43m |
| United | £482 | 1 stop | 10h 33m |
| United | £482 | 1 stop | 11h 32m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 00:24 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$640 per person round trip, or $1,280 for two, is $96 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 13% gap across the 12 offers we checked. American and two United flights all priced at the same $640, so you can choose by schedule. The United 7:35 AM departure lands at 2:08 PM after 10h 33m. Mid-November falls in big-wave season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore, and it comes before December, when peak season brings the highest rates. Highs run 81–82°F with lows near 73°F, and the seasonal averages show some drizzle. A week is long enough for surf lessons in Waikiki, a morning at Pearl Harbor and a day up in Haleiwa. Prices include taxes and fees as we found them, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-island week with a city attached. Oahu pairs the Waikiki beachfront with Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head and the North Shore surf breaks. It suits couples and friends who want warm water mornings and easy evenings on foot. Families do well here too. You can go slow, or take day trips across the island. Seven nights lets you mix lazy beach days with a hike, some history and a drive up the coast.
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
Pacific Monarch Hotel is the best value: $1,325 for 7 nights ($189 a night), reviews at 8.1 from 1,305 guests, and a Partial Ocean View Studio Suite. Heads-up: there's no free cancellation. Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach is the top rated, at 8.2 from 908 reviews. It costs $1,581 for the stay ($226 a night) for a city-view queen room, and it does have free cancellation. Executive Centre in Honolulu is the budget pick at $996 ($142 a night). It's an apartment in Downtown Honolulu with free cancellation, but no review score is listed. All three are room only. Waikiki puts you near beachfront resorts, surf lessons, shops and nightlife you can walk to. Downtown / Chinatown has the local food scene, history and cheaper hotels.
Pacific Monarch Hotel
£999 for 7 nights, two guests · £142 a night
See roomsSheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach
£1,192 for 7 nights, two guests · £170 a night
See roomsExecutive Centre in Honolulu
£751 for 7 nights, two guests · £107 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 sets in.
- Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona.
- Take a beginner surf lesson in Waikiki.
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay.
- Watch winter surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore, in big-wave season.
- Eat garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck after a day up north.
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 San Antonio | San Antonio International (SAT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 12h 43m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 3,709 miles each way |
| Time difference | -4 hours |
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What 7 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £965 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Pacific Monarch Hotel) | £999 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £2,005 |
| Total for two | £3,969 |
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: San Antonio to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £482 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £482 (14 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: it's a domestic trip, and the currency is the US dollar.
- Honolulu is 4 hours behind San Antonio.
- The outbound American flight leaves SAT at 5:00 AM, takes 12h 43m with one stop, and lands at HNL at 1:43 PM.
- November through February is big-wave season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore.
- Our budget for two comes to $5,265: $1,280 for flights, $1,325 for the hotel and $2,660 for spending.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $640 per person round trip, $1,280 for two, on American with one stop. United had two one-stop options at the same price. Prices included taxes and fees when we checked, and they can change.
Do I need a passport?
No. Honolulu is in the United States, so it's a domestic flight from San Antonio, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
In mid-November, highs are usually 81–82°F and lows are near 73°F. The seasonal averages show drizzle on most days and overcast skies on Nov 21. It's still warm enough for the beach.
How long is the flight?
The American option leaves at 5:00 AM and takes 12h 43m with one stop. The United 7:35 AM option takes 10h 33m and lands at 2:08 PM. San Antonio to Honolulu is 3,709 miles.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for Oahu. You'll have time for Waikiki beach days, Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay and a day on the North Shore, which is about an hour from Waikiki.
What will the whole week cost?
Our budget for two comes to $5,265. That's $1,280 for flights, $1,325 at Pacific Monarch Hotel and $2,660 for spending over 7 days.
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