Nine nights away

Honolulu & Oahu from Jacksonville, Nov 14–23: $3,128 for two, all in

The verdict

Our verdict

Worth it, if

  • $425 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
  • Oasis Hotel Waikiki: 7.9 from 1,515 reviews, free cancellation
  • Highs of 81–82°F and big-wave season on the North Shore

The catch: Two stops on United make the trip out 24h 19m, and a checked bag is about $160 for two, which isn't in the total.

Worth it if you have nine nights and don't mind a long two-stop flight; skip it if you need a nonstop or a short getaway.

Worth it if you can live with a long flight: $3,128 for two, all in. That covers United flights at $1,462 plus nine nights at Oasis Hotel Waikiki at $1,439 and its $227 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. It runs Nov 14–23, 2026, for 9 nights, and the flight isn't a nonstop: it makes two stops and takes 24h 19m on the way out.

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

$3,128 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee

For two
Flights for two, round trip$1,462
Oasis Hotel Waikiki, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in$1,439
Resort fee, collected at the desk$227
The total, before you go$3,128
A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total)about $160

$425 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

$731 per person, round trip

$1,462 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 2 stops · 24h 19m

Out Sat, Nov 14, 5:29 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 12:48 PM

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Other fares we saw for these dates
AirlinePer personStopsDuration
United$7312 stops24h 19m
Delta$7782 stops18h 54m
United$7771 stop12h 8m

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Why now

At $731 per person on United, this fare is $425 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 37% gap across the 12 offers we checked. Add the hotel and the trip comes to $3,128 for two: $1,462 for flights and $1,439 for nine nights at Oasis Hotel Waikiki, plus its $227 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag and spending money are extra. Mid-November falls in big-wave surf season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore. It also comes before December, which the season notes list as peak family season with the highest rates. Weather normals for these dates show highs of 81–82°F, lows near 73°F and drizzle on most days. Nine nights gives you time to recover from the long flight and still fit in Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head and Haleiwa.

The kind of trip this is

This is a beach and history island vacation with a city base. You get Waikiki sand and surf lessons within walking distance, a morning at Pearl Harbor, a crater hike and a day up on the North Shore. It suits a couple or two friends with time to spare. Once you've recovered from the trip out, the pace is easy, and nine nights means you won't be rushing between sights.

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

Our pick is Oasis Hotel Waikiki, the best value and the hotel in the total. It's $1,439 for the stay, or $160 a night, for a Hotel Standard King Bed, with a 7.9 from 1,515 reviews and free cancellation. Pacific Monarch Hotel, also in Waikiki, is $1,715 for the stay ($191 a night). It scores 8.1 from 1,305 reviews and has a Partial Ocean View Studio Suite with One Queen Bed, but there's no free cancellation and it lists $270 in fees paid at the property. Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa is the top rated: a 5-star hotel with an 8.7 from 258 reviews. It's $2,546 for the stay ($283 a night), with free cancellation and $401 in fees paid at the property. Waikiki puts beachfront, surf lessons, shops and nightlife within walking distance.

Oasis Hotel Waikiki

★★★ 7.9 1,515 reviews

Waikiki, HonoluluHotel Standard King Bedroom_onlyfree cancellation

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

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Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa

★★★★★ 8.7 258 reviews

HonoluluCity View Room, 2 Queensroom_onlyfree cancellation

$2,546 for 9 nights, two guests · $283 a night

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Pacific Monarch Hotel

★★★ 8.1 1,305 reviews

Waikiki, HonoluluPartial Ocean View Studio Suite with One Queen Bedroom_only

$1,715 for 9 nights, two guests · $191 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 toward 81°F
  • Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona
  • Take a beginner 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 Haleiwa food truck after the North Shore drive

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 JacksonvilleJacksonville International (JAX)
Airports in Honolulu & OahuDaniel K. Inouye International (HNL)
Flight time24h 19m (2 stops)
Distance4,695 miles each way
Time difference-5 hours

Rental cars for these dates

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What 9 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs

Estimate
Flights for two$1,462
Hotel, 9 nights (Oasis Hotel Waikiki)$1,439
Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two$3,420
Total for two$6,321

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: Jacksonville to Honolulu & Oahu

Per person
This trip$731 per person
Lowest in the last 30 days$731 (Oct 15, 2026)
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Every price we found on this route

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 is needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
  • Honolulu is 5 hours behind Jacksonville.
  • The United flight leaves at 5:29 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at 12:48 PM on Sunday, Nov 15.
  • A one-stop United option takes 12h 8m for $777 per person, or $1,554 for two.
  • Our spending estimate is $190 per person per day, or $3,420 for two over the trip, and it isn't in the $3,128.

Questions readers ask

Is it worth it?

For travelers with nine nights and patience for the flight, yes. The fare is $425 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates, the weather normals show highs of 81–82°F, and the hotel has free cancellation. The catch is the 24h 19m two-stop trip out.

How much is the whole trip for two?

It's $3,128 for two, all in: $1,462 for United flights plus $1,439 for nine nights at Oasis Hotel Waikiki and its $227 resort fee, with taxes and fees included, at the prices we found. A checked bag is about $160 for two, and spending money is extra.

Do I need a passport?

No. Hawaii is in the United States, so you won't need a passport, and you'll pay in US dollars. Just plan for the 5-hour time difference from Jacksonville.

What is the weather like?

The weather normals for Nov 14–23 show highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F, with drizzle on most days and one overcast day. November is also big-wave surf season on the North Shore, and humpback whales are offshore.

Is there a shorter flight?

Yes. We found a one-stop United option that takes 12h 8m for $777 per person, or $1,554 for two. The pick flight has two stops and takes 24h 19m.

Is 9 nights enough?

Yes. With 9 nights you have a day to recover from the flight, then time for Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay and a full day on the North Shore, with beach days in between.

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