Kauai from Washington, DC, 14 – 21 Nov: £2,650 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare $264 below the typical fare on this route, 27% under
- Poipu base on the sunnier south shore, highs 79–81°F
- Snorkel with turtles at Poipu Beach; all three hotels are in Poipu
The catch: The flight out has one stop and takes 30h 33m, and resort fees plus a checked bag, about $140 for two, aren't in the total.
Worth it if you want a slow week of beaches and hikes on the south shore; skip it if a 30-hour travel day would sour the trip.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day: $3,515 for two covers the flights at $1,396 plus 7 nights at Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals at $2,119, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, bags and spending money are extra. The dates are Nov 14–21, 2026, flying Alaska (operated as Hawaiian Airlines) with one stop, not nonstop.
The total, before you go
£2,650 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,052 |
| Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,597 |
| The total, before you go | £2,650 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£199 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
£526 per person, return
£1,052 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines · 1 stop · 30h 33m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 9:30 AM – Sun, Nov 15, 11:03 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | £526 | 1 stop | 30h 33m |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | £555 | 2 stops | 19h |
| American | £583 | 1 stop | 14h 10m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 05:50 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $698 per person, this fare is $264 below the typical fare on this route, a 27% drop, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. With a Poipu hotel, the whole week comes to $3,515 for two, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, bags and spending money aren't in that number. Our budget adds $2,660 for spending, which brings the trip to $6,175 all told. Mid-November is one of the wetter months on the north shore, with big surf there, but the south shore stays sunnier, and that's where all three hotels are. Expect highs of 79–81°F and lows near 71°F, with drizzle in the normals for most days. It's a good week for snorkeling, canyon views and a Na Pali boat or helicopter tour. Prices were all-in when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature-and-beach week at an easy pace. You'll spend mornings in the water and save one or two big days for Waimea Canyon or the Na Pali Coast. It suits a couple or two friends who'd rather hike and snorkel than go out at night, and who don't mind driving across the island for a sunset.
Weather in Kauai, 14 – 21 Nov
Typical highs 79–81°F, lows near 71°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 79 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun 15 Nov | 80 °F | 71 °F | Overcast |
| Mon 16 Nov | 80 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue 17 Nov | 80 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
| Wed 18 Nov | 81 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu 19 Nov | 80 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri 20 Nov | 80 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat 21 Nov | 79 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Kauai
All three picks are in Poipu, Koloa, on the sunny south shore with calm beaches and sea turtles. Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals is the best value and the one in our total: $2,119 for 7 nights ($303 a night) for a private room without a kitchen. It's rated 8 from 156 reviews and has no free cancellation. Koloa Landing Resort at Po'ipu, Autograph Collection is the top rated at 8.9 from 141 reviews: $4,242 for the stay ($606 a night) for an island-view studio with a balcony, and it has free cancellation. Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas falls between the two at $2,907 ($415 a night). It's rated 8.7 from 165 reviews, and the room is a ground-floor king with a garden view. Princeville / Hanalei is the lusher, wetter base this month if you want to be near Hanalei Bay.
Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals
£1,597 for 7 nights, two guests · £228 a night
See roomsKoloa Landing Resort at Po'ipu, Autograph Collection
£3,197 for 7 nights, two guests · £457 a night
See roomsSheraton Kauai Resort Villas
£2,191 for 7 nights, two guests · £313 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Kauai for these dates
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Where in Kauai
- Poipu: Sunny south shore with resorts, calm beaches and sea turtles.
- Princeville / Hanalei: Lush north shore with cliff-top resorts and Hanalei Bay.
- Kapaa (Coconut Coast): Central, affordable condos and hotels on the east side.
- Lihue: Near the airport and Kalapaki Beach at lower rates.
What to do in Kauai
- Snorkel with turtles at Poipu Beach, right in the area where you're staying
- Look out over Waimea Canyon on a clear morning
- Take a boat or helicopter tour along the Na Pali Coast
- Kayak the Wailua River to Secret Falls
- Hike the Kalalau Trail to Hanakapiai Beach; you'll need a permit
- Watch the sunset at Hanalei Bay on the north shore
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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 Kauai | Lihue (LIH) |
| Flight time | 30h 33m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 4,890 miles each way |
| Time difference | -5 hours |
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What 7 nights in Kauai costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,052 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals) | £1,597 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £2,005 |
| Total for two | £4,655 |
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 Kauai
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £526 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £526 (14 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £725 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Kauai.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Wetter north shore and big surf; south shore stays sunnier
- No passport needed, the currency is the US dollar, and Kauai is 5 hours behind Washington, DC.
- The flight leaves DCA at 9:30 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at Lihue (LIH) at 11:03 AM on Sunday, Nov 15.
- The $3,515 total doesn't include resort fees, a checked bag (about $140 for two) or spending money.
- Only Koloa Landing Resort at Po'ipu, Autograph Collection offers free cancellation on the rates we found.
- November brings a wetter north shore and big surf; the south shore stays sunnier.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the travel day doesn't bother you. The fare is $698 per person, $264 below the typical fare on this route, and staying in Poipu keeps you on the sunnier shore. The cost is time: one stop and 30h 33m on the way out.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$3,515: $1,396 for two round-trip flights plus $2,119 for 7 nights at Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra. Our budget puts spending at $2,660, or $6,175 in all.
Is there a faster flight?
Yes. American has a one-stop flight that leaves at 7:00 AM and lands at 4:10 PM the same day, 14h 10m in all, at $774 per person, or $1,548 for two. Taking it would raise the trip total.
What is the weather like?
Normals for Nov 14–21 show highs of 79–81°F, lows near 71°F and drizzle on most days. November is wetter on the north shore, with big surf there, while the south shore around Poipu stays sunnier.
Do I need a passport?
No. Kauai is in the United States and you pay in US dollars. Just reset your watch: it's 5 hours behind Washington, DC.
Is 7 nights enough?
You land at 11:03 AM on Sunday, Nov 15, which leaves the rest of the week for Waimea Canyon, a Na Pali tour, the Wailua River and Poipu Beach at an easy pace.
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