Honolulu & Oahu from Rochester, Nov 14–23: $2,885 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $647 per person, $503 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F in mid-November
- Waikiki hotel rated 8 from 1,298 reviews, a walk to the sand
The catch: Getting there takes two stops and 24h 13m, the normals show drizzle on most days, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want nine warm nights on Oahu and can sit through two stops; skip it if a 24-hour travel day would wreck the week.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day. The total is $2,885 for two: United flights at $1,294, 9 nights at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki at $1,374 and its $217 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You leave Saturday, Nov 14 and come home Monday, Nov 23, 2026, but the flight isn't nonstop: it has two stops and takes 24h 13m to get there.
The total, before you go
$2,885 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,294 |
| 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 | $2,885 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$503 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
$647 per person, round trip
$1,294 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 2 stops · 24h 13m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 5:35 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 12:48 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | $647 | 2 stops | 24h 13m |
| Delta. Operated by Endeavor Air DBA Delta Connection | $727 | 2 stops | 20h 34m |
| United | $719 | 1 stop | 13h 17m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 8:24 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $647 per person, this United fare is $503 below the typical fare on this route. That's 44% under the $1,150 median of our earlier checks, and it carries the Lowest in 30 days badge. Across 12 offers we saw fares from $647 to $1,277. With the hotel and its resort fee, the trip comes to $2,885 for two, all in. A checked bag (about $160 for two) and spending money are extra. In mid-November, expect highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F, though the normals show drizzle on most days. It's also the start of big-wave surf season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore, and you'll be there ahead of December's peak family season. Nine nights gives you time to recover from the long flight and still fit in Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor and Hanauma Bay. These are the prices we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
A beach-and-history island trip with a city base. You stay in Waikiki, walk to the sand and take day trips to Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head and the North Shore. It suits a couple or two friends who like an easy pace with a few early mornings, and who'd rather use nine nights to slow down than rush.
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 hotels are in Waikiki, the beachfront strip with surf lessons, shops and nightlife on foot. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki is the best value and the one in our total: $1,374 for the stay ($153 a night) plus a $217 resort fee. It scores 8 from 1,298 reviews and has a King room, but no free cancellation. Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach is the top rated at 8.2 from 906 reviews. It costs $2,198 for the stay ($244 a night) plus $346 in fees paid at the property, with free cancellation. Ewa Hotel Waikiki is the budget pick at $1,185 ($132 a night), rated 7.1 from 1,002 reviews, with free cancellation and $187 in fees at the property.
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki
$1,374 for 9 nights, two guests · $153 a night
See roomsSheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach
$2,198 for 9 nights, two guests · $244 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 heat builds
- Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona
- Take a beginner surf lesson right in Waikiki
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay
- Watch surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore, now in big-wave season
- Eat garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck
Also worth it
- Learn to surf in Waikiki
Tours and tickets in Honolulu & Oahu
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Rochester | Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International (ROC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 24h 13m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 4,745 miles each way |
| Time difference | -5 hours |
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What 9 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,294 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki) | $1,374 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $3,420 |
| Total for two | $6,088 |
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: Rochester to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $647 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $647 (Oct 16, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $1,150 |
| Price checks | 6 |
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 you pay in US dollars
- Honolulu is 5 hours behind Rochester, and the flight covers 4,745 miles from ROC to HNL
- The outbound leaves at 5:35 PM Saturday and lands at 12:48 PM Sunday after two stops
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki has no free cancellation; the other two hotels do
- The $2,885 total doesn't include a checked bag (about $160 for two) or spending money
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For most couples, yes. The fare is 44% below typical, Waikiki is a walk from the beach, and nine nights is plenty of time on Oahu. The catch is the trip out: two stops and 24h 13m on United.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,885 for two, all in: $1,294 for flights, $1,374 for 9 nights at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki and its $217 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, plus spending money comes on top.
Is there a shorter flight?
Yes. We also saw a one-stop United flight at $719 per person that takes 13h 17m, leaving at 6:10 AM on Nov 14. It's $1,438 for two in flights.
Do I need a passport?
No. Hawaii is in the US, so no passport is needed, and you pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The normals for these dates show highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F, with drizzle on most days and one overcast day on Nov 21.
Is 9 nights enough?
It's a good length. Once you take a day to recover from the flight, you still have time for Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay and a day on the North Shore.
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