Maui from New Orleans, Nov 28–Dec 7: $3,737 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- United fare $655 per person, $341 below the typical fare here
- Days Inn: 8.5 from 374 reviews, with free cancellation
- Highs of 78–81°F for Molokini snorkeling and Wailea Beach days
The catch: It's one stop and 13h 37m out on United, and a checked bag, about $160 for two, isn't in the total.
Worth it if a long travel day for nine warm nights suits you; skip it if you need a nonstop or a reliably sunny sky.
Worth it if you can live with one stop. The total for two is $3,737 all in: United flights at $1,310 plus nine nights at Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront for $2,097 and its $330 resort fee, taxes and fees included. You leave Saturday, Nov 28, and come back Monday, Dec 7, 2026, and the outbound takes 13h 37m with one stop.
The total, before you go
$3,737 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,310 |
| Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | $2,097 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $330 |
| The total, before you go | $3,737 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$341 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 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
$655 per person, round trip
$1,310 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 1 stop · 13h 37m
Out Sat, Nov 28, 7:00 AM – Sat, Nov 28, 4:37 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | $655 | 1 stop | 13h 37m |
| American | $655 | 1 stop | 11h 56m |
| American. Operated by Envoy Air as American Eagle | $655 | 1 stop | 13h 52m |
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Why now
At $655 per person, the United fare is $341 below the typical fare on this route. That's 34% under the $996 median of our earlier checks, and it's the lowest we've seen in 30 days. Across 12 offers, the fares we saw ran from $655 to $725. The weather holds up too: typical highs of 78–81°F and lows near 69°F. The normals do show overcast and drizzly days, with one mostly clear day on Dec 6. You arrive as humpback whale season opens in December, though it peaks January to March, and December also brings peak rates and crowds. Nine nights leaves room for a Haleakala sunrise, the Road to Hana and slow beach days without rushing. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a slow beach-and-nature vacation for two adults. Expect warm water on the south shore, one big early morning at Haleakala, one long day on the Road to Hana and plenty of downtime in between. It suits couples who like to pair a pool chair with a scenic drive. Nine nights keeps the pace easy, so you won't need to cram everything into a few days.
Weather in Maui, Nov 28–Dec 7
Typical highs 78–81°F, lows near 69°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 28 | 80 °F | 69 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Nov 29 | 81 °F | 69 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 30 | 80 °F | 69 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Dec 1 | 80 °F | 69 °F | Drizzle |
| Wed, Dec 2 | 80 °F | 69 °F | Overcast |
| Thu, Dec 3 | 78 °F | 69 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Dec 4 | 80 °F | 68 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Dec 5 | 79 °F | 69 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Dec 6 | 80 °F | 69 °F | Mostly clear |
| Mon, Dec 7 | 79 °F | 70 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Maui
All three picks are in Wailea, the sunny south shore known for beachfront resorts and golf. Kihei next door has condos and long sandy beaches. Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront is the best value and the hotel in our total: $2,097 for nine nights ($233 a night), rated 8.5 from 374 reviews, with free cancellation and a $330 resort fee paid at the property. Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui is the top rated at 9.1 from 108 reviews. It's a suite with a view for $9,169 ($1,019 a night), plus $1,445 in fees at the property and no free cancellation. Aston at the Maui Banyan falls between them at $2,860 ($318 a night), rated 7.9 from 254 reviews, with $451 in property fees and no free cancellation.
Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront
$2,097 for 9 nights, two guests · $233 a night
See roomsFairmont Kea Lani, Maui
$9,169 for 9 nights, two guests · $1,019 a night
See roomsAston at the Maui Banyan
$2,860 for 9 nights, two guests · $318 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Maui for these dates
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Where in Maui
- Wailea: Luxury beachfront resorts and golf on the sunny south shore.
- Kihei: Condos and mid-range hotels along long sandy beaches.
- Kaanapali: West Maui's classic resort strip with a beach walk and Whalers Village.
- Kapalua / Napili: Quieter bays, golf and snorkelling in the far northwest.
- Hana / Upcountry: Remote rainforest and ranch country for a night away from the resorts.
What to do in Maui
- Watch sunrise from the summit of Haleakala
- Drive the Road to Hana past waterfalls and black-sand beaches
- Snorkel Molokini Crater by boat
- Look for early-season humpback whales from Lahaina or Maalaea
- Swim at Wailea Beach, then try Kaanapali on the west side
- Go to a luau at the Old Lahaina Luau or the Grand Wailea
Also worth it
- See humpback whales from Lahaina or Maalaea in winter
- Swim at Kaanapali or Wailea Beach
- Attend a luau at the Old Lahaina Luau or the Grand Wailea
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Getting there and around
| Airports in New Orleans | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Maui | Kahului (OGG) |
| Flight time | 13h 37m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 4,138 miles each way |
| Time difference | -4 hours |
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What 9 nights in Maui costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,310 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront) | $2,097 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $3,420 |
| Total for two | $6,827 |
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 Maui
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $655 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $655 (Oct 27, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $996 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Maui.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and you pay in US dollars.
- Maui is 4 hours behind New Orleans.
- The outbound leaves MSY at 7:00 AM and lands at Kahului (OGG) at 4:37 PM, with one stop.
- The $3,737 total leaves out checked bags (about $160 for two) and spending money.
- We budget $190 per person per day, which is $3,420 for two over the stay and $6,827 for the whole trip.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if one stop doesn't bother you. The fare is $655 per person, $341 below the typical fare on this route, and the Days Inn is rated 8.5 with free cancellation. The outbound takes 13h 37m, though.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $3,737 all in: $1,310 in flights plus $2,097 for nine nights at Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront and its $330 resort fee, taxes and fees included. Checked bags and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. Maui is in the US, so you don't need a passport and you'll pay in US dollars.
What's the weather like?
Typical highs run 78–81°F, with lows near 69°F. The normals show a mix of overcast and drizzly days, with one mostly clear day on Dec 6.
Is 9 nights enough?
Nine nights is plenty for Haleakala at sunrise, a full day on the Road to Hana, a Molokini snorkel trip and several slow beach days, even with a long travel day each way.
Which airport do I fly into?
You fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) to Kahului (OGG). The United outbound leaves at 7:00 AM and lands at 4:37 PM.
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