Honolulu & Oahu from Austin, Nov 14–23: $2,885 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $568 per person, $62 below the typical fare on this route
- Holiday Surf Hotel in Waikiki: 8.7 from 808 reviews, full kitchen
- Highs of 81–82°F and North Shore big-wave season in November
The catch: It takes two stops and 22h 45m to get there, and a checked bag is about $140 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day for nine Waikiki nights; skip it if you need a short, simple flight.
Worth it if you don't mind a long travel day: the total for two is $2,885, which covers flights at $1,136 plus 9 nights at Holiday Surf Hotel (with full kitchen) at $1,511 and its $238 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You'd go Nov 14–23, 2026, on Alaska with SkyWest and Hawaiian Airlines. It isn't nonstop: there are two stops on the way out.
The total, before you go
$2,885 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,136 |
| Holiday Surf Hotel (with full kitchen), 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,511 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $238 |
| The total, before you go | $2,885 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
$62 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $35 each way per bag on Alaska, $140 for two round trip); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$568 per person, round trip
$1,136 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as Alaska SkyWest + Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines · 2 stops · 22h 45m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 4:25 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 11:10 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as Alaska SkyWest + Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | $568 | 2 stops | 22h 45m |
| United | $584 | 1 stop | 26h 44m |
| United | $622 | 1 stop | 11h 8m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 1:17 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $568 per person, $62 below the typical fare on this route. That's 10% under the $630 median of our earlier checks, and the 12 fares we saw ran from $568 to $626. For two, the flights come to $1,136. With nine nights at a Waikiki studio that has a full kitchen, the trip comes to $2,885 all in. November is big-wave surf season on the North Shore, and humpback whales are offshore. Typical highs are 81–82°F, with lows near 73°F, and the normals show light drizzle on most days, so plan beach mornings with a little flexibility. Nine nights gives you time for Pearl Harbor, a Diamond Head sunrise, a snorkel at Hanauma Bay and a day up at Haleiwa without rushing any of them. Prices are all in as we found them on Oct 15 and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-island trip with a city base. You'll have Waikiki sand outside the door, history at Pearl Harbor, hikes and snorkeling close by, and surf culture an hour north. It suits a couple or two friends who want an easy pace: mornings outdoors, long afternoons by the water, and dinners cooked in your own kitchen or eaten off a food truck. Nine nights leaves room for lazy days between the big outings.
Weather in Honolulu & Oahu, Nov 14–23
Typical highs 81–82°F, lows near 73°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 81 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 81 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 81 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 82 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 82 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 82 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 81 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 81 °F | 73 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 81 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon, Nov 23 | 81 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Honolulu & Oahu
All three picks are in Waikiki, where beachfront high-rises, surf lessons, shops and nightlife are all on foot. Holiday Surf Hotel (with full kitchen) is the value pick at $1,511 for the stay, or $168 a night, plus a $238 resort fee. It scores 8.7 from 808 reviews, and the kitchen saves on meals, but the rate is non-refundable. Pacific Monarch Hotel is $1,715 for the stay, or $191 a night, scores 8.1 from 1,305 reviews and has a partial ocean view studio. It's also non-refundable, and there's $270 in property fees. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach Hotel is the top-rated pick at 9.0 from 365 reviews. It's $8,753 for the stay, or $973 a night, for an ocean-view corner suite with free cancellation, plus $1,379 in property fees.
Holiday Surf Hotel (with full kitchen)
$1,511 for 9 nights, two guests · $168 a night
See roomsThe Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach Hotel
$8,753 for 9 nights, two guests · $973 a night
See roomsPacific Monarch Hotel
$1,715 for 9 nights, two guests · $191 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 USS Arizona
- Take a surf lesson in Waikiki, steps from the hotels
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay on the island's southeast shore
- Watch big-wave surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore this season
- Eat garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck after the Pipeline
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 Austin | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 22h 45m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 3,748 miles each way |
| Time difference | -4 hours |
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What 9 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,136 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Holiday Surf Hotel (with full kitchen)) | $1,511 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $3,420 |
| Total for two | $6,067 |
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: Austin to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $568 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $545 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $630 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers 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 you pay in US dollars.
- Honolulu is 4 hours behind Austin, and the trip is 3,748 miles from AUS to HNL.
- The outbound flight leaves Saturday, Nov 14 at 4:25 PM and lands Sunday, Nov 15 at 11:10 AM, after two stops.
- Holiday Surf Hotel's rate is non-refundable. The Ritz-Carlton Residences offers free cancellation.
- The total doesn't include checked bags, which are about $140 for two, or spending money.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For most couples, yes. The fare is $62 per person below typical, nine nights in Waikiki with a kitchen cost $1,511, and November brings big-wave season. The catch is the flight out, which has two stops and takes 22h 45m.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,885, all in. That's flights at $1,136, Holiday Surf Hotel at $1,511 and its $238 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. Checked bags, about $140 for two, and spending money are extra.
Is there a shorter flight?
We found a United option with one stop that takes 11h 8m. It leaves at 7:00 AM and lands at 2:08 PM the same day, for $622 per person, or $1,244 for two in flights.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 81–82°F with lows near 73°F for these dates. The normals show light drizzle on most days and one overcast day, so pack a light rain layer.
Do I need a passport?
No. Hawaii is in the United States, so a domestic ID works and you'll pay in US dollars.
Is 9 nights enough?
Yes, for Oahu. It covers Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, a surf lesson and a North Shore day, with spare beach days in between.
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