Honolulu & Oahu from Buffalo, Nov 21–30: $2,822 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Southwest fare of $835 per person, $127 under the typical $962
- Aloha Suites Waikiki at $110 a night, rated 7.7 by 1,137 guests
- Highs of 80–81°F during North Shore big-wave season
The catch: The Southwest flight makes 2 stops and takes 18h 20m, and a checked bag is about $140 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you can handle 2 stops to get nine warm nights on Oahu; skip it if a long travel day would ruin the trip.
Worth it if you don't mind a long travel day: the trip is $2,822 for two, all in. That covers Southwest flights at $1,670 plus Aloha Suites Waikiki at $990 and its $162 resort fee, taxes and fees included, for 9 nights, Nov 21–30, 2026. It isn't nonstop: you leave Buffalo at 8:00 AM on Saturday, Nov 21, and the trip takes 2 stops and 18h 20m.
The total, before you go
$2,822 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,670 |
| Aloha Suites Waikiki, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | $990 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $162 |
| The total, before you go | $2,822 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
$127 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 Southwest, $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
$835 per person, round trip
$1,670 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · 2 stops · 18h 20m
Out Sat, Nov 21, 8:00 AM – Sat, Nov 21, 9:20 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | $835 | 2 stops | 18h 20m |
| United. Operated by Republic Airways DBA United Express | $944 | 1 stop | 25h 38m |
| B6 + PD + WS | $1,030 | 3 stops | 70h 24m |
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Why now
At $835 per person, the Southwest fare is $127 below the typical fare on this route, 13% under $962. We saw 12 offers between $835 and $1,186, and this one sits at the bottom of that range. Late November is big-wave surf season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore, and it comes before December's peak family season and its higher rates. Expect highs of 80–81°F and lows near 71°F. Drizzle shows up on several days, and Nov 27 looks mostly clear. Nine nights is enough time to take the 2-stop flight in stride, sleep it off and still fit in Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay and a North Shore day. All prices are all-in as we found them when we checked, and they can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-history vacation with room to roam. You can spend mornings in the water at Waikiki, give a day to Pearl Harbor and drive up to the North Shore for the surf and the food trucks. It suits a couple or two friends who like easy beach days mixed with a few early starts. Nine nights keeps the pace relaxed.
Weather in Honolulu & Oahu, Nov 21–30
Typical highs 80–81°F, lows near 71°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21 | 81 °F | 73 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 81 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon, Nov 23 | 81 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue, Nov 24 | 81 °F | 70 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Nov 25 | 81 °F | 71 °F | Overcast |
| Thu, Nov 26 | 81 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri, Nov 27 | 81 °F | 70 °F | Mostly clear |
| Sat, Nov 28 | 80 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Nov 29 | 81 °F | 70 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon, Nov 30 | 81 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
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. Aloha Suites Waikiki is the best value and the one in our total: a Queen Studio at $990 for the stay ($110 a night), rated 7.7 from 1,137 reviews, plus a $162 resort fee, with no free cancellation. The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is the top rated at 8.2 from 1,385 reviews: a 4-star King Room at $1,963 for the stay ($218 a night), plus $309 in fees at the property. Ewa Hotel Waikiki costs $1,185 ($132 a night), is rated 7.1 from 1,001 reviews, adds $187 in property fees and is the only one with free cancellation. For quieter evenings, Kailua is a laid-back beach town on the windward side.
Aloha Suites Waikiki
$990 for 9 nights, two guests · $110 a night
See roomsThe Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
$1,963 for 9 nights, two guests · $218 a night
See roomsEwa Hotel Waikiki
$1,185 for 9 nights, two guests · $132 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
- Take a surf lesson in Waikiki, steps from all three hotels
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay on one of the clearer mornings
- Watch the winter surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore
- Eat garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck after a day up north
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 Buffalo | Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 18h 20m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 4,685 miles each way |
| Time difference | -5 hours |
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What 9 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,670 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Aloha Suites Waikiki) | $990 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $3,420 |
| Total for two | $6,080 |
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: Buffalo to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $835 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $715 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $962 |
| Price checks | 18 |
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 US trip, and you pay in US dollars.
- Honolulu is 5 hours behind Buffalo. The outbound lands at Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) at 9:20 PM.
- The total includes the $162 resort fee at Aloha Suites Waikiki. A checked bag, about $140 for two, isn't included.
- Aloha Suites Waikiki doesn't offer free cancellation. Ewa Hotel Waikiki does.
- November brings big-wave surf on the North Shore and humpback whales offshore.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you can live with the travel day. The fare is $835 per person, 13% under the typical $962. You get 9 nights in Waikiki with highs of 80–81°F. The trade-off is a 2-stop Southwest flight that takes 18h 20m.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,822, all in: $1,670 for the flights plus $990 for Aloha Suites Waikiki and its $162 resort fee, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, about $140 for two, and spending money aren't included.
How long is the flight from Buffalo?
The Southwest flight leaves Buffalo at 8:00 AM on Saturday, Nov 21 and lands in Honolulu at 9:20 PM local time. That's 2 stops and 18h 20m in total, so plan on doing nothing that first evening.
Do I need a passport?
No. Hawaii is in the US, so a domestic ID works and you pay in US dollars. Just remember that Honolulu is 5 hours behind Buffalo.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 80–81°F with lows near 71°F. Drizzle shows up on several days of the outlook, overcast skies on others, and Nov 27 looks mostly clear. Pack a light rain layer.
Is 9 nights enough?
Yes, for Oahu. That leaves time to recover from the 18h 20m trip and still fit in Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay and a North Shore day, the North Shore being an hour from Waikiki.
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