Honolulu & Oahu from San Diego, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,411 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki: 8 from 1,299 reviews, $152 a night
- $404 per person, $76 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Highs of 81–82°F, with humpback whales offshore in November
The catch: United's flight has one stop and takes 8h 28m out, the weather normals show drizzle most days, and checked bags (about $160 for two) aren't in the total.
Worth it if a beach-and-history week matters more than a nonstop; skip it if a one-stop 8h 28m flight or showers would spoil it.
Worth it if you can live with one stop. The total for two is $1,872, taxes and fees included: United flights at $808 plus 7 nights at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki at $1,064. You fly Nov 14–21, 2026, leaving San Diego at 6:20 AM and landing in Honolulu at 12:48 PM after one stop, and checked bags and any resort fee aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,411 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £609 |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £802 |
| The total, before you go | £1,411 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£57 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 United, £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
£305 per person, return
£609 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 1 stop · 8h 28m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:20 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 12:48 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | £305 | 1 stop | 8h 28m |
| Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | £337 | nonstop | 6h 23m |
| Delta. Operated by SkyWest DBA Delta Connection | £314 | 1 stop | 7h 49m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 05:08 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The United fare is $404 per person, $76 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 16% gap across the 12 offers we checked. Add the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki at $1,064 for 7 nights and the trip comes to $1,872 for two before you go. Mid-November falls in big-wave surf season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore. The weather normals put highs at 81–82°F and lows near 73°F. They also show drizzle on most days, so pack a light rain layer for the crater hike and the memorial visit. If the stop bothers you, the nonstop we found on Alaska, operated by Hawaiian, was $894 for two and takes 6h 23m. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can move.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-history week with a city attached. Mornings go to the sand or a trail, afternoons to Pearl Harbor or Hanauma Bay, and evenings to walking around Waikiki. It suits a couple or two friends who like a full but unhurried pace, plus one day trip to the North Shore to watch the surf and eat at the food trucks. You don't need a passport, you keep spending dollars and there's just a 2-hour time change.
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 picks are in Waikiki, the beachfront strip with surf lessons, shops and nightlife on foot. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki is the best value and the hotel in our total: $1,064 for 7 nights ($152 a night), a 3-star with a review score of 8 from 1,299 reviews, room only and no free cancellation. Oasis Hotel Waikiki is the budget pick at $1,113 ($159 a night), with 7.9 from 1,515 reviews. It's the only one of the three with free cancellation, which helps if your plans might shift. Aston Waikiki Beach Tower is the top rated, a 5-star scoring 9.3 from 774 reviews, with a One-Bedroom Suite at $4,418 ($631 a night). For quieter lagoon resorts, look at Ko Olina on the west side.
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki
£802 for 7 nights, two guests · £115 a night
See roomsAston Waikiki Beach Tower
£3,330 for 7 nights, two guests · £476 a night
See roomsOasis Hotel Waikiki
£839 for 7 nights, two guests · £120 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 day warms toward 81°F
- Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona
- Learn to surf in Waikiki, steps from all three hotels
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay
- Watch surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore, an hour from Waikiki
- Eat garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck
Tours and tickets in Honolulu & Oahu
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Diego | San Diego International (SAN) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 8h 28m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,608 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £609 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki) | £802 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £2,005 |
| Total for two | £3,416 |
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 Diego to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £305 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £305 (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 San Diego, and the flight from SAN to HNL covers 2,608 miles.
- The $1,872 total leaves out checked bags (about $160 for two) and any resort fee.
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki has no free cancellation, but Oasis Hotel Waikiki does.
- We budget $2,660 in spending money for two over 7 days, which brings the full trip to $4,532.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it for the two of you if a one-stop flight and some drizzle don't bother you. You get a Waikiki hotel scoring 8 and highs of 81–82°F, and it all comes to $1,872 for two.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,872, taxes and fees included: $808 for the United flights plus $1,064 for 7 nights at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki. Checked bags (about $160 for two), any resort fee and spending money are extra.
Is there a nonstop?
The United fare has one stop: you leave at 6:20 AM, land at 12:48 PM and spend 8h 28m in transit. We also found a nonstop on Alaska, operated by Hawaiian, at $894 for two, which takes 6h 23m.
What is the weather like?
The normals for Nov 14–21 show highs of 81–82°F, lows near 73°F and drizzle on most days. November is also big-wave season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from San Diego to Honolulu, you'll pay in US dollars and the clock moves back just 2 hours.
Is 7 nights enough?
Seven nights covers Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay, a surf lesson and a North Shore day, with time left for the beach. That's an easy pace for one island.
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