Nine nights away

Honolulu & Oahu from Hamburg, Nov 14–23: $3,986 for two, all in

The verdict

Our verdict

Worth it, if

  • Fare of $1,160 per person, $116 below the typical fare on this route
  • Oasis Hotel Waikiki scores 7.9 from 1,511 reviews, with free cancellation
  • Highs of 81–82°F during big-wave surf season on the North Shore

The catch: It's two stops and 22h 42m on the way out, and a checked bag is about $160 for two, which isn't in the total.

Worth it if nine nights of Waikiki beach, surf and history make up for a two-stop flight; skip it if long travel days wear you out.

Worth it if you don't mind a long flight: $3,986 for two, all in. That covers the flights at $2,320 plus Oasis Hotel Waikiki at $1,439 and its $227 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You'd go Nov 14–23, 2026, for nine nights, flying Lufthansa + United with two stops, so it's not nonstop.

Honolulu & Oahu: Stunning aerial view of Waikiki Beach with the skyscrapers of Honolulu in the backdrop.
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The total, before you go

$3,986 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee

For two
Flights for two, round trip$2,320
Oasis Hotel Waikiki, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in$1,439
Resort fee, collected at the desk$227
The total, before you go$3,986
A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total)about $160

$116 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, $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

$1,160 per person, round trip

Lowest in 30 days

$2,320 for two, taxes and fees included · Lufthansa + United · 2 stops · 22h 42m

Out Sat, Nov 14, 9:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 8:42 PM

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Other fares we saw for these dates
AirlinePer personStopsDuration
Lufthansa + United$1,1602 stops22h 42m
KLM + Delta. Operated by KLM Cityhopper$1,1612 stops22h 34m
Lufthansa + United$1,1602 stops22h 10m

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Why now

At $1,160 per person, this fare is $116 below the typical fare on this route. That's 9% under, and it's the lowest fare in 30 days. Across 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $1,160 to $1,579 per person. Mid-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. The usual weather for these dates is highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F, with drizzle on most days and one overcast day. The trip total of $3,986 for two covers the flights, nine nights in Waikiki and the hotel's resort fee. A checked bag and spending money aren't in it. Those are the prices we found when we checked, and they can change. Nine nights also gives you time to get over the 11-hour time difference before the beach days start.

The kind of trip this is

This is a beach-and-history island trip for two, built around Waikiki. You can walk to the sand, take a surf lesson in the morning and get a sunrise hike in before breakfast. Then add a day at Pearl Harbor and a drive to the North Shore. It suits couples or friends who want warm days at an easy pace, with enough to do that nine nights never feel long.

Weather in Honolulu & Oahu, Nov 14–23

Typical highs 81–82°F, lows near 73°F this time of year

Averages for these dates over the last five years
DayTypical highTypical lowTypical weather
Sat, Nov 1481 °F73 °FDrizzle
Sun, Nov 1581 °F73 °FDrizzle
Mon, Nov 1681 °F73 °FDrizzle
Tue, Nov 1782 °F73 °FDrizzle
Wed, Nov 1882 °F72 °FDrizzle
Thu, Nov 1982 °F73 °FDrizzle
Fri, Nov 2081 °F73 °FDrizzle
Sat, Nov 2181 °F73 °FOvercast
Sun, Nov 2281 °F72 °FDrizzle
Mon, Nov 2381 °F72 °FDrizzle

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 put surf lessons, shops and nightlife within walking distance. Oasis Hotel Waikiki is the best value: $1,439 for the stay, or $160 a night, plus a $227 resort fee that's already in our total. It scores 7.9 from 1,511 reviews and has free cancellation. Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach is the top rated at 8.9 from 714 reviews. It costs $4,351 for the stay, or $483 a night, plus $686 in property fees, and it also has free cancellation. Aqua Palms Waikiki scores 8.1 from 1,291 reviews and costs $1,704, or $189 a night, plus $269 in property fees. It has no free cancellation. For quieter lagoon resorts, look at Ko Olina on the west side.

Oasis Hotel Waikiki

★★★ 7.9 1,511 reviews

Waikiki, HonoluluHotel Standard King Bedroom_onlyfree cancellation

$1,439 for 9 nights, two guests · $160 a night

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Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach

★★★★ 8.9 714 reviews

Waikiki, HonoluluHistoric Banyan Room, Guest room, City viewroom_onlyfree cancellation

$4,351 for 9 nights, two guests · $483 a night

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Aqua Palms Waikiki

★★★ 8.1 1,291 reviews

Waikiki, HonoluluRoom with City Viewroom_only

$1,704 for 9 nights, two guests · $189 a night

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All 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 toward 81°F
  • Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona
  • Take a surf lesson in Waikiki, steps from the hotels
  • Snorkel Hanauma Bay
  • Watch the winter surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore
  • Eat garlic shrimp from a food truck in Haleiwa

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 HamburgHamburg (HAM)
Airports in Honolulu & OahuDaniel K. Inouye International (HNL)
Flight time22h 42m (2 stops)
Distance7,216 miles each way
Time difference-11 hours

Rental cars for these dates

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What 9 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs

Estimate
Flights for two$2,320
Hotel, 9 nights (Oasis Hotel Waikiki)$1,439
Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two$3,420
Total for two$7,179

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: Hamburg to Honolulu & Oahu

Per person
This trip$1,160 per person
Lowest in the last 30 days$1,160 (Oct 16, 2026)
Typical price, last 60 days$1,276
Price checks6

Every price we found on this route

Good to know

  • Passport: passport needed: travelers from Germany need a valid passport for Honolulu & Oahu; check the expiry rule of the country before you book.
  • Currency: US dollar (USD).
  • Big-wave surf season on the North Shore and humpback whales offshore
  • You'll need a passport for this trip.
  • The currency is the US dollar, and Honolulu is 11 hours behind Hamburg.
  • The outbound flight takes 22h 42m with two stops and covers 7,216 miles, landing at Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL).
  • We budget $190 per person a day for spending, which comes to $3,420 for two over nine days.
  • Oasis Hotel Waikiki and Moana Surfrider have free cancellation, but Aqua Palms Waikiki doesn't.

Questions readers ask

Is it worth it?

Yes, if you can handle the flight. The fare is $116 per person below the typical fare on this route, and the weather is in the 80s. But the trip out takes 22h 42m with two stops.

How much is the whole trip for two?

It's $3,986 for two, all in. That's the flights at $2,320, Oasis Hotel Waikiki at $1,439 and its $227 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, isn't included, and neither is spending money.

Do I need a passport?

Yes. Bring a passport for this trip.

What is the weather like?

The usual weather for Nov 14–23 is highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F. Most days show drizzle and one is overcast, so pack a light rain layer.

Is 9 nights enough?

Yes. Nine nights covers the 11-hour time difference, a few beach days in Waikiki, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay and a day trip to the North Shore.

Which flight did we find?

We found Lufthansa + United leaving Hamburg at 9:00 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and landing in Honolulu at 8:42 PM the same day. It has two stops and costs $1,160 per person.

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