Honolulu & Oahu from San Francisco, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,382 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Nonstop from SFO in 5h 50m at $385 per person
- Highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F all week
- Waikiki hotel scoring 8 from 1,298 reviews, $152 a night
The catch: Typical weather for these dates shows drizzle most days, the Ramada has no free cancellation, and a checked bag is about $140 for two on top.
Worth it if you want a warm, walkable Waikiki week of beach and history; skip it if a few drizzly days would spoil it.
Worth it if some drizzle won't bother you: $1,834 for two, which is the flights at $770 plus 7 nights at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki at $1,064, taxes and fees included. You leave Saturday, Nov 14 and come back Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, flying nonstop from SFO on Alaska, operated as Hawaiian Airlines, in 5h 50m. A checked bag and any resort fee aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,382 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £580 |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £802 |
| The total, before you go | £1,382 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£88 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
£290 per person, return
£580 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines · nonstop · 5h 50m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:20 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 11:10 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | £290 | nonstop | 5h 50m |
| Alaska | £354 | 1 stop | 13h 38m |
| Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | £290 | nonstop | 5h 36m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 17:08 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $385 per person, the nonstop fare is $117 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a gap of 23% across the 12 offers we checked. Add the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki for 7 nights and the trip comes to $1,834 for two, taxes and fees included. A checked bag and any resort fee would be extra. Mid-November usually brings highs of 81–82°F, lows near 73°F and some drizzle. It's also big-wave surf season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore. The trip also comes before December, which falls in peak family season with the highest rates. That adds up to a full week of warm water, Pearl Harbor and early hikes, without rushing any of it. Prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-history week. You can spend mornings on Diamond Head or at Pearl Harbor and afternoons in the water at Waikiki or Hanauma Bay. Plan one day on the North Shore for garlic shrimp and big surf. It suits couples or friends who like an easy pace with a few early starts, and it works for families too. Seven nights leaves room for slow beach days between the outings.
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, so the beach, surf lessons, shops and nightlife are all on foot. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki is the best value and the hotel in our total. It's $1,064 for 7 nights ($152 a night) for a king room, with a review score of 8 from 1,298 reviews and no free cancellation. Pacific Monarch Hotel costs a little more at $1,325 ($189 a night). It scores 8.1 from 1,306 reviews and has a partial ocean view studio suite, but no free cancellation either. The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki is the top rated pick at $3,841 ($549 a night). It scores 8.4 from 451 reviews and offers free cancellation, though its historic king room has no view. If you'd rather have quiet lagoon days, Ko Olina is on the west side.
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki
£802 for 7 nights, two guests · £115 a night
See roomsThe Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
£2,895 for 7 nights, two guests · £414 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 builds
- Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and USS Arizona
- Take a surf lesson in Waikiki, steps from all three hotels
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay
- Watch surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore, in big-wave season now
- Eat garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck
Also worth it
- Learn to surf in Waikiki
Tours and tickets in Honolulu & Oahu
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK), San Jose Mineta International (SJC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 5h 50m nonstop |
| Distance | 2,394 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £580 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki) | £802 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £2,005 |
| Total for two | £3,387 |
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 Francisco to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £290 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £290 (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: it's a domestic trip, and the currency is the US dollar
- Honolulu is 2 hours behind San Francisco
- The nonstop covers 2,394 miles in 5h 50m from SFO to Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)
- A checked bag is about $140 for two and isn't in the $1,834 total
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki and Pacific Monarch Hotel have no free cancellation; The Royal Hawaiian does
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a little drizzle won't bother you. You get a 5h 50m nonstop at $385 per person, highs of 81–82°F and a Waikiki hotel scoring 8 from 1,298 reviews, all for $1,834 for two.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,834 for two, taxes and fees included: $770 for the flights plus $1,064 for 7 nights at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki. If you add about $2,660 in spending money for the week, the total is $4,494. Bags and any resort fee are extra.
What are the flight times?
The morning nonstop leaves SFO at 7:20 AM and lands at 11:10 AM. There's also an evening nonstop at 7:56 PM that lands at 11:32 PM. Both are $385 per person.
Do I need a passport?
No. Hawaii is in the United States, so a passport isn't needed and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Typical mid-November weather has highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F, with drizzle shown on most days. November is also big-wave season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes. Seven nights covers Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay and a North Shore day, and you'll still have beach days left in Waikiki.
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