Honolulu & Oahu from New Orleans, Nov 21–30: $3,056 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $988 per person, $32 under the $1,020 typical fare
- Honu Waikiki by ALOH: 8.8 from 1,014 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 80–81°F plus big-wave season on the North Shore
The catch: Three stops and 70h 55m of total travel time, landing Monday, Nov 23 at 12:45 PM; a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you have time to spare and want nine nights in Waikiki on a careful budget; skip it if long layovers wear you out.
Worth it if you can handle a long trip out: $3,056 for two, all in. That's the flights at $1,976 plus Honu Waikiki by ALOH at $933 and its $147 resort fee, with taxes and fees included, for Nov 21–30, 2026, nine nights. You fly MX + PD + AC with three stops, not a nonstop, and a checked bag and spending money cost extra.
The total, before you go
$3,056 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,976 |
| Honu Waikiki by ALOH, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | $933 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $147 |
| The total, before you go | $3,056 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on Breeze, $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
$988 per person, round trip
$1,976 for two, taxes and fees included · MX + PD + AC · 3 stops · 70h 55m
Out Sat, Nov 21, 8:30 PM – Mon, Nov 23, 12:45 PM · back Mon, Nov 30, 10:50 PM – Wed, Dec 2, 5:30 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| MX + PD + AC | $988 | 3 stops | 70h 55m |
| MX + AS + WS | $1,030 | 3 stops | 67h 43m |
| F9 + WS + AC | $1,035 | 3 stops | 66h 47m |
Prices checked Oct 18, 2026, 7:43 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $988 per person, the fare is $32 below the $1,020 median of our 11 earlier checks on this route, about 3% under. Heads-up: one of those checks found $646 on Oct 16, so this price is fair but it isn't the floor. Late November on Oahu brings typical highs of 80–81°F and lows near 71°F, and the normals show drizzle on most days, so plan beach time for the mornings and pack a light layer. It's also big-wave surf season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore. The $3,056 for two already counts the hotel's $147 resort fee; a checked bag doesn't. We list prices all-in as we found them, and they can change. What you get: nine nights of beach, history and hiking on one island, and no passport needed.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach and history vacation on an island, with a city base. You get Waikiki sand by day, Pearl Harbor and Diamond Head on the list, and the North Shore as a day trip. It suits a couple or two friends who'd rather have a long stay than a fancy room, and who like walkable streets and an easy pace. Think slow mornings, early hikes and long lunches from food trucks.
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 are in Waikiki, the strip of beachfront high-rises where surf lessons, shops and nightlife are all a walk away. Honu Waikiki by ALOH is the best value and the hotel in our total: $933 for the stay, or $104 a night, rated 8.8 from 1,014 reviews, with free cancellation. The heads-up is the room type, a Queen Room with Shared Bathroom. Halepuna Waikiki by Halekulani - NO RESORT FEE is the top-rated pick, a 4-star Standard Waikiki View Double rated 9.1 from 2,984 reviews, at $3,433, or $381 a night. Inn on the Park #1009 is a vacation home at $1,192, or $132 a night, rated 8.8 but from only 13 reviews. If you want quieter nights, Kailua is the laid-back beach town on the windward side.
Honu Waikiki by ALOH
$933 for 9 nights, two guests · $104 a night
See roomsHalepuna Waikiki by Halekulani - NO RESORT FEE
$3,433 for 9 nights, two guests · $381 a night
See roomsInn on the Park #1009
$1,192 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 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
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 New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 70h 55m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 4,206 miles each way |
| Time difference | -4 hours |
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What 9 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,976 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Honu Waikiki by ALOH) | $933 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $3,420 |
| Total for two | $6,329 |
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: New Orleans to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $988 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $646 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,020 |
| Price checks | 11 |
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; the currency is the US dollar.
- Honolulu is 4 hours behind New Orleans.
- The flight runs from MSY to Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) with three stops, 70h 55m of travel time in total.
- Of the three hotels, only Honu Waikiki by ALOH offers free cancellation.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $3,056 total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you have the time. The fare is 3% below the $1,020 typical price and the hotel is rated 8.8, but three stops and 70h 55m of total travel time cost you real vacation days.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $3,056, all in: $1,976 for the flights and $933 for Honu Waikiki by ALOH, plus its $147 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money aren't included.
Do I need a passport?
No. Hawaii is in the United States, so your usual ID works and you pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The normals for these dates show highs of 80–81°F and lows near 71°F. Expect overcast skies and drizzle on many days, with Nov 27 looking mostly clear.
When do I leave and land?
You leave New Orleans on Saturday, Nov 21 at 8:30 PM and land in Honolulu on Monday, Nov 23 at 12:45 PM. The return leaves Monday, Nov 30 at 10:50 PM and gets in on Wednesday, Dec 2 at 5:30 AM.
Is 9 nights enough?
The stay runs 9 nights from Nov 21, but you land Nov 23, so the hotel nights before you arrive go unused unless you change the dates. The days you do get are plenty for Waikiki, Pearl Harbor and a North Shore day.
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