Honolulu & Oahu from Cleveland, Nov 14–23: $2,908 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $682 per person, $430 below the highest fare we saw
- Typical highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F in mid-November
- Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki: 7.5 from 1,237 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: There's no nonstop: the outbound has one stop and takes 12h 27m, the seasonal normals show drizzle most days, and a checked bag runs about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want nine warm beach days and can sit through a 12h 27m travel day; skip it if you need a nonstop.
Worth it if a one-stop flight doesn't bother you. The whole trip comes to $2,908 for two: United flights at $1,364 plus 9 nights at Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki at $1,334 and its $210 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You'd fly out of Cleveland on Saturday, Nov 14 and come home Nov 23, which is nine nights, and the outbound flight has one stop and takes 12h 27m.
The total, before you go
$2,908 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,364 |
| Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,334 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $210 |
| The total, before you go | $2,908 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$430 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on United, $160 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
$682 per person, round trip
$1,364 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 1 stop · 12h 27m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 2:27 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | $682 | 1 stop | 12h 27m |
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | $682 | 1 stop | 12h 2m |
| Delta. Operated by SkyWest DBA Delta Connection | $682 | 1 stop | 12h |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 2:56 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $682 per person, which is $430 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 39% gap across the 12 offers we checked. Add the hotel and its resort fee and the whole trip comes to $2,908 for two, all in. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money aren't included. Mid-November on Oahu usually brings highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F. The seasonal normals also show drizzle on most days, so pack a light layer. November is big-wave surf season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore. It also falls before December, which is peak family season and has the highest rates. Nine nights leaves room for the long travel day and still gives you a full week of beach, hikes and history.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-history island trip at an easy pace. Spend mornings on a crater hike or snorkeling, afternoons on the sand in Waikiki, one day at Pearl Harbor and one driving to the North Shore. It suits a couple or two friends who want warm weather, a walkable base and a long stay without switching hotels.
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, which has beachfront high-rise resorts with surf lessons, shops and nightlife you can walk to. Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki is the best value and the hotel in our total: $1,334 for 9 nights ($148 a night), rated 7.5 from 1,237 reviews, with free cancellation. Its $210 resort fee is already counted in the total. The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is the top rated at 8.2 from 1,387 reviews. It costs $1,935 for the stay ($215 a night) plus $305 in fees paid at the property, and it has no free cancellation. Ewa Hotel Waikiki is the budget pick: $1,185 ($132 a night), rated 7.1 from 1,003 reviews, with free cancellation and $187 in property fees. If you want a quieter base, Ko Olina has lagoon resorts on the west side.
Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki
$1,334 for 9 nights, two guests · $148 a night
See roomsThe Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
$1,935 for 9 nights, two guests · $215 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 heat builds
- Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona
- Learn to surf in Waikiki, steps from all three hotels
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay
- Watch big winter surf at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore
- Eat garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck
Also worth it
- 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 Cleveland | Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 12h 27m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 4,556 miles each way |
| Time difference | -5 hours |
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What 9 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,364 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki) | $1,334 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $3,420 |
| Total for two | $6,118 |
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: Cleveland to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $682 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $682 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
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, and the currency is the US dollar.
- Hawaii is 5 hours behind Cleveland, and the flight covers 4,556 miles.
- The United flight leaves CLE at 7:00 AM and lands at HNL at 2:27 PM the same day, with one stop.
- The $2,908 total includes the $210 resort fee but not a checked bag, about $160 for two, or spending money.
- Prices are all-in as we found them on Oct 15, 2026, and they can change.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a stop doesn't bother you. The fare is $682 per person, $430 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, with typical highs of 81–82°F and a 7.5-rated hotel in Waikiki. The cost is a 12h 27m outbound with one stop.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,908 for two, all in: $1,364 for the flights plus $1,334 for 9 nights at Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki and its $210 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag adds about $160 for two. We budget $190 per person a day for spending, or $3,420 for two.
Do I need a passport?
No. Hawaii is in the US and you pay in US dollars. The islands are 5 hours behind Cleveland.
What is the weather like?
Highs are usually 81–82°F, with lows near 72–73°F. The seasonal normals show drizzle on most days and one overcast day, Nov 21, so pack a light rain layer. November is also big-wave season on the North Shore.
Is 9 nights enough?
Yes, for Oahu. That's enough time for Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay and a North Shore day, with beach time left over and the long travel day built in.
What are the other flight options?
We also found American and Delta, both at $682 per person with one stop and taking 12h 2m and 12h on the way out. There's no nonstop at this price.
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