Honolulu & Oahu from El Paso, Nov 14–23: $2,851 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $630 per person, $363 below the typical fare on this route
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki scores 8 from 1,298 reviews
- Highs of 81–82°F and big-wave surf season on the North Shore
The catch: It's one stop and 10h 11m on the way out, the normals show drizzle most days, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want nine warm days of beach and history in Waikiki; skip it if a 10-hour connecting flight or light drizzle would spoil it.
Worth it if you can live with one stop. The total for two is $2,851: flights at $1,260, plus 9 nights at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki at $1,374 and its $217 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You'd fly Nov 14–23, 2026 on American, operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle, with one stop, not nonstop.
The total, before you go
$2,851 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,260 |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,374 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $217 |
| The total, before you go | $2,851 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$363 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on American, $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
$630 per person, round trip
$1,260 for two, taxes and fees included · American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle · 1 stop · 10h 11m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 1:11 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | $630 | 1 stop | 10h 11m |
| Southwest | $630 | 1 stop | 10h 20m |
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | $630 | 1 stop | 10h 13m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 3:35 PM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $630 per person. That's $363 below the typical fare on this route, or 37% under it, and the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $630 to $1,042, so this one sits at the bottom. Mid-November is big-wave surf season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore, and it comes before December, when Oahu has its peak family season and highest rates. Expect highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F, with drizzle in the normals for most days. Nine nights gives you time for Waikiki mornings, a Pearl Harbor day and a trip up to Haleiwa without rushing. Prices are all-in as we found them when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach and city vacation with real history mixed in: surf lessons, snorkeling, Pearl Harbor, a crater hike and food trucks up north. It suits a couple or two friends who like an easy pace, with walkable Waikiki as home base and a few big day trips. Nine nights leaves room for slow mornings and a lazy afternoon or two.
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-rise resorts, surf lessons, shops and nightlife are all on foot. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki is the best value at $1,374 for 9 nights ($153 a night) and scores 8 from 1,298 reviews. Its $217 resort fee is in our total, and it doesn't offer free cancellation. Pacific Monarch Hotel is the top rated at $1,715 ($191 a night), with 8.1 from 1,305 reviews and a partial-ocean-view studio suite. Add $270 in fees paid at the hotel. Ewa Hotel Waikiki is the budget pick at $1,185 ($132 a night). It scores 7.1 from 1,002 reviews, has free cancellation and charges $187 in fees at the hotel. If you'd rather be somewhere quieter, Ko Olina has lagoon resorts on the west side.
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki
$1,374 for 9 nights, two guests · $153 a night
See roomsPacific Monarch Hotel
$1,715 for 9 nights, two guests · $191 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 up
- Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and USS Arizona
- Take a beginner surf lesson in Waikiki
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay
- Watch the winter surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore
- Eat garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck
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 El Paso | El Paso International (ELP) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 10h 11m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 3,226 miles each way |
| Time difference | -3 hours |
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What 9 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,260 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki) | $1,374 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $3,420 |
| Total for two | $6,054 |
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: El Paso to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $630 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $630 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $993 |
| 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, and the currency is the US dollar.
- Honolulu is 3 hours behind El Paso.
- The 6:00 AM flight from El Paso International (ELP) lands at Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) at 1:11 PM after one stop.
- Not in the total: a checked bag is about $160 for two, plus your spending money.
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki doesn't offer free cancellation, but Ewa Hotel Waikiki does.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if one stop doesn't bother you. The fare is $630 per person, 37% under the typical $993 on this route, and Waikiki highs run 81–82°F. The trade-off is a 10h 11m flight out and drizzle in the normals.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,851 for two: flights at $1,260, plus 9 nights at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki at $1,374 and its $217 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. Checked bags (about $160 for two) and spending money aren't in that total.
Do I need a passport?
No. Hawaii is in the US, so you'll pay in US dollars and won't need a passport.
What's the weather like?
Typical highs are 81–82°F with lows near 73°F for Nov 14–23. The normals show drizzle most days and one overcast day, so bring a light rain layer.
Is 9 nights enough?
It's enough for Waikiki beach days, Pearl Harbor, a Diamond Head sunrise, snorkeling at Hanauma Bay and a day on the North Shore, with time left over to rest.
How long is the flight?
The outbound flight takes 10h 11m with one stop. It leaves El Paso at 6:00 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands in Honolulu at 1:11 PM local time.
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