Honolulu & Oahu from San Antonio, Nov 14–21: $2,605 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Waikiki studio with a partial ocean view, rated 8.1 from 1,305 reviews
- Fare is $96 per person below the highest we saw for these dates
- Highs of 81–82°F and humpback whales offshore in November
The catch: It's one stop and 12h 43m on a 5:00 AM departure, and checked bags (about $160 for two) and any resort fee aren't in the total.
Worth it if a 12h 43m travel day is fine for a week in Waikiki; skip it if you need a nonstop.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day. The trip costs $2,605 for two, all in: round-trip flights at $1,280 plus 7 nights at Pacific Monarch Hotel in Waikiki at $1,325, with taxes and fees included but checked bags and spending money not included. It runs Nov 14–21, 2026, on American from San Antonio with one stop and takes 12h 43m on the way out.
The total, before you go
$2,605 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,280 |
| Pacific Monarch Hotel, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,325 |
| The total, before you go | $2,605 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$96 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 American, $160 for two round trip); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$640 per person, round trip
$1,280 for two, taxes and fees included · American · 1 stop · 12h 43m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 5:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 1:43 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | $640 | 1 stop | 12h 43m |
| United | $640 | 1 stop | 10h 33m |
| United | $640 | 1 stop | 11h 32m |
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Why now
At $640 per person, the fare we found is $96 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's 13% less, across 12 offers that ranged from $640 to $736. Flights come to $1,280 for two, and the whole trip comes to $2,605 with the Waikiki hotel. Mid-November is big-wave surf season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore, and it comes before December's peak family season and its higher rates. Typical highs are 81–82°F with lows near 73°F. The weather averages show drizzle most days, so plan beach time loosely and pack a light layer. Prices are all in as found when we checked, and they can change. A week gives you time for Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head and a day on the North Shore without rushing.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-history week on an island with a city attached. You can split your days between Waikiki sand, a sunrise crater hike, Pearl Harbor and a drive north to watch winter surf. It suits a couple or two friends who like an easy pace with a couple of early starts and who'd rather walk to dinner than drive. It isn't a quiet hideaway: Waikiki is high-rise resorts, shops and nightlife.
Weather in Honolulu & Oahu, Nov 14–21
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 |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Honolulu & Oahu
Pacific Monarch Hotel is our pick for value. It's $1,325 for the 7 nights ($189 a night) for a Partial Ocean View Studio Suite with One Queen Bed, it's rated 8.1 from 1,305 reviews, and it's the hotel in the $2,605 total. The heads-up is that it doesn't offer free cancellation. Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach is the top rated at 8.2 from 908 reviews. It costs $1,581 for the stay ($226 a night) for a city-view queen room and comes with free cancellation. Both are in Waikiki, where the beach, surf lessons, shops and nightlife are all on foot. Executive Centre in Honolulu is the budget option at $996 ($142 a night) for an apartment with free cancellation. It has no review score listed, and its area, Downtown / Chinatown, suits local food and history more than the beach.
Pacific Monarch Hotel
$1,325 for 7 nights, two guests · $189 a night
See roomsSheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach
$1,581 for 7 nights, two guests · $226 a night
See roomsExecutive Centre in Honolulu
$996 for 7 nights, two guests · $142 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 and the crowds build
- Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona
- Take a beginner surf lesson in Waikiki, steps from both Waikiki hotels
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay on a calm morning
- Watch the winter surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore
- Get 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
- Eat garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck
Tours and tickets in Honolulu & Oahu
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Antonio | San Antonio International (SAT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 12h 43m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 3,709 miles each way |
| Time difference | -4 hours |
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What 7 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,280 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Pacific Monarch Hotel) | $1,325 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $2,660 |
| Total for two | $5,265 |
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: San Antonio to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $640 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $640 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
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
- You don't need a passport, and the currency is the US dollar.
- Honolulu is 4 hours behind San Antonio, and the flight covers 3,709 miles.
- All three rooms are room only. Pacific Monarch Hotel has no free cancellation, while the other two do.
- Checked bags (about $160 for two) and any resort fee aren't in the $2,605 total.
- November falls in the big-wave surf season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For most couples, yes, as long as a 12h 43m travel day with one stop doesn't put you off. The fare is $96 per person below the highest we saw for these dates, and the hotel is in Waikiki and rated 8.1.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,605 all in: $1,280 for the flights and $1,325 for 7 nights at Pacific Monarch Hotel. Checked bags (about $160 for two) are extra. With $2,660 of spending money for the week, our budget comes to $5,265.
Is there a shorter flight at the same price?
Yes. United had a $640 fare leaving at 7:35 AM and landing at 2:08 PM, which takes 10h 33m with one stop. The American flight leaves at 5:00 AM and takes 12h 43m.
Do I need a passport?
No. Hawaii is in the US, so you can fly with your usual ID and pay in US dollars. Just remember the clocks are 4 hours behind San Antonio.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 81–82°F with lows near 73°F for these dates. The weather averages show drizzle on most days, so keep plans flexible and pack a light rain layer.
Is 7 nights enough?
Seven nights is enough for Waikiki beach days plus Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay and a full day on the North Shore, without rushing.
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