Honolulu & Oahu from Washington, DC, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,961 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $767 per person, $174 below the typical fare on this route
- Waikiki hotel at $152 a night, rated 8 from 1,298 reviews
- Highs of 81–82°F and humpback whale season offshore
The catch: The outbound has one stop and takes 30h 34m, landing at 11:04 AM the next day, and a checked bag is about $140 for two.
Worth it if you want a warm Waikiki week for less; skip it if a one-stop, 30h 34m outbound flight is a dealbreaker.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day. The trip is $2,598 for two: the flights at $1,534 plus 7 nights at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki at $1,064, taxes and fees included, with checked bags and any resort fee on top. You'd go Nov 14–21, 2026 from Reagan National on Alaska, operated as Hawaiian Airlines, with one stop.
The total, before you go
£1,961 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,158 |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £803 |
| The total, before you go | £1,961 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£131 per person below the typical fare on this route.
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
£579 per person, return
£1,158 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines · 1 stop · 30h 34m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 9:30 AM – Sun, Nov 15, 11:04 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | £579 | 1 stop | 30h 34m |
| Southwest | £630 | 2 stops | 15h 15m |
| Southwest | £630 | 2 stops | 18h 20m |
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Why now
At $767 per person, this fare is $174 below the typical fare on this route, 18% under the $941 median of our earlier checks. It's also the lowest in 30 days, across 12 offers we saw that ran as high as $1,048 per person. Mid-November on Oahu means typical highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F, with drizzle showing up in the normals for most days, so pack a light rain layer. It's the start of big-wave surf season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore, and it lands before the December peak, when rates are at their highest. All prices were all-in when we checked and they can change, so treat them as what we found, not a promise. If the week works for the two of you, the numbers line up well.
The kind of trip this is
A beach-and-history week on an island with a real city attached. Mornings go to a sunrise hike or a snorkel, afternoons to the sand in Waikiki, with one day for Pearl Harbor and one for the North Shore. It suits a couple or two friends who like walking to dinner and don't need a secluded resort. The pace is as busy or as slow as you make it.
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 where surf lessons, shops and nightlife are all on foot. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki is the best value and the one in our total: $1,064 for the 7 nights, or $152 a night, rated 8 from 1,298 reviews, with no free cancellation. Pacific Monarch Hotel costs $1,325 for the stay, $189 a night, rated 8.1 from 1,306 reviews, and its studio suite has a partial ocean view. The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki is the top-rated pick at $3,841, or $549 a night, rated 8.4 from 451 reviews, and it's the only one of the three with free cancellation. If you'd rather have quiet lagoons, Ko Olina is on the west side.
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki
£803 for 7 nights, two guests · £115 a night
See roomsThe Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
£2,900 for 7 nights, two guests · £414 a night
See roomsPacific Monarch Hotel
£1,000 for 7 nights, two guests · £143 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 right off the sand in Waikiki
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay on a calm morning
- Watch surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore, now in big-wave season
- Eat garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck after the North Shore drive
Also worth it
- Learn to surf in Waikiki
Tours and tickets in Honolulu & Oahu
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Washington, DC | Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 30h 34m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 4,828 miles each way |
| Time difference | -5 hours |
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What 7 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,158 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki) | £803 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £2,008 |
| 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: Washington, DC to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £579 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £579 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £710 |
| Price checks | 5 |
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 you pay in US dollars.
- Honolulu is 5 hours behind Washington, DC.
- The flight leaves Reagan National at 9:30 AM on Saturday, Nov 14, with one stop, and lands in Honolulu at 11:04 AM on Nov 15.
- The $2,598 total leaves out checked bags, about $140 for two, any resort fee and spending money.
- Only The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki offers free cancellation among the three hotels.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For most couples, yes, if the travel day doesn't bother you. The fare is $767 per person, $174 below the typical fare on this route and the lowest in 30 days. The tradeoff is one stop and 30h 34m on the way out.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,598 all in: $1,534 for both round-trip fares plus $1,064 for 7 nights at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, about $140 for two, any resort fee and spending money are extra.
Is there a faster flight?
Southwest had two-stop options at $835 per person, $1,670 for two. One leaves at 11:05 AM and lands at 9:20 PM the same day, 15h 15m in total. You'd pay more for the fare but get much of a day back.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 81–82°F with lows near 73°F for these dates. The seasonal normals show drizzle on most days and overcast skies on Nov 21, so bring a light rain layer.
Do I need a passport?
No. Hawaii is in the United States, so a domestic ID works and you pay in US dollars. Keep in mind that Honolulu is 5 hours behind DC.
Is 7 nights enough?
For Oahu, yes. Seven nights covers Waikiki beach days, a sunrise hike up Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay and a North Shore day, with time left to recover from the long flight.
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