Honolulu & Oahu from New York, Nov 14–23: $3,001 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop from New York in 11h 15m, landing 2:55 PM
- $705 per person, $105 below the typical fare on this route
- Ramada in Waikiki rated 8 from 1,298 reviews, highs 81–82°F
The catch: A checked bag is about $140 for two and isn't in the $3,001, and the Ramada room has no free cancellation.
Worth it if you want nine warm nights of beach, surf and history from Waikiki; skip it if an 11h 15m flight out feels too long.
Worth it for the two of you: $3,001 for two, all in. That's the nonstop flights at $1,410 plus 9 nights at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki at $1,374 and its $217 fee at the property, taxes and fees included. You leave Saturday, Nov 14 and come home Nov 23, 2026, flying Alaska (operated as Hawaiian Airlines), nonstop in 11h 15m.
The total, before you go
$3,001 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,410 |
| 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 | $3,001 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
$105 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $35 each way per bag on Alaska, $140 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
$705 per person, round trip
$1,410 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines · nonstop · 11h 15m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 8:40 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 2:55 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | $705 | nonstop | 11h 15m |
| United | $754 | 2 stops | 27h 3m |
| Alaska | $766 | 1 stop | 34h 27m |
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Why now
The fare is $705 per person, $1,410 for two, on a nonstop. That's $105 below the typical fare on this route, a 13% gap. Of the 12 offers we saw, fares ran from $705 to $854 per person, so this one sits at the low end, and the next option needs two stops. Mid-November falls in big-wave surf season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore, and it comes before December's peak family season and highest rates. Weather normals for the dates show highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F, with light drizzle most days. Nine nights gives you room for Waikiki beach days, Pearl Harbor and a day up the North Shore without rushing. Prices are all-in as found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
A beach-and-city island vacation for two adults. Waikiki covers walkable beach days, surf lessons and dinners on foot, Pearl Harbor covers the history, and Diamond Head and Hanauma Bay cover the outdoors. Over nine nights the pace can be as easy or as full as you like. It suits couples or friends who want warm water and a bit of everything, less so anyone looking for a remote, quiet hideaway.
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, the stretch of beachfront high-rises where surf lessons, shops and nightlife are all on foot. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki is the best value and the hotel in the total: $1,374 for 9 nights ($153 a night) plus a $217 fee at the property. It's rated 8 from 1,298 reviews, with no free cancellation. Holiday Surf Hotel (with full kitchen) is the top rated at 8.7 from 808 reviews, at $1,521 for the stay ($169 a night) plus $240 at the property. The studio is non-refundable, but the kitchen helps with breakfasts. Ewa Hotel Waikiki is the budget pick at $1,185 ($132 a night) plus $187 at the property. It's rated 7.1 from 1,002 reviews and is the only one of the three with free cancellation.
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki
$1,374 for 9 nights, two guests · $153 a night
See roomsHoliday Surf Hotel (with full kitchen)
$1,521 for 9 nights, two guests · $169 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 the USS Arizona
- Take a surf lesson in Waikiki, steps from the hotels
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay
- Watch the big winter waves and surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore
- Eat garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck on your North Shore day
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 York | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 11h 15m nonstop |
| Distance | 4,959 miles each way |
| Time difference | -5 hours |
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What 9 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,410 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki) | $1,374 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $3,420 |
| Total for two | $6,204 |
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 York to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $705 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $640 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $810 |
| Price checks | 23 |
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 5 hours behind New York; the outbound leaves at 8:40 AM and lands at 2:55 PM
- A checked bag runs about $140 for two and isn't in the trip total
- Weather normals show drizzle on most days, with highs of 81–82°F
- Only Ewa Hotel Waikiki offers free cancellation; the other two don't
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for the two of you. It's a nonstop at $705 per person, $105 below the typical fare on this route, and the Waikiki hotel in the total is rated 8 from 1,298 reviews. The weather normals show highs of 81–82°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$3,001, all in: flights at $1,410, 9 nights at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki at $1,374, and the hotel's $217 fee at the property, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $140 for two, isn't in the total, and neither is spending money.
How long is the flight?
The outbound is nonstop on Alaska, operated as Hawaiian Airlines. It leaves at 8:40 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at 2:55 PM local time, 11h 15m in the air. Honolulu is 5 hours behind New York.
Do I need a passport?
No. Hawaii is in the United States, so you don't need a passport and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Weather normals for Nov 14–23 show highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F. Light drizzle shows up on most days, with one overcast day on Nov 21.
Is 9 nights enough?
Yes. Nine nights covers Waikiki beach days, a sunrise Diamond Head hike, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay and a day on the North Shore, which is about an hour from Waikiki, all without rushing.
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