Honolulu & Oahu from San Francisco, Nov 14–21: round trip from $385
When we checked, a round trip from San Francisco to Honolulu & Oahu cost $385 per person, or $770 for two, for Nov 14–21, 2026. That's 7 nights, flying nonstop on Alaska, operated as Hawaiian Airlines. Expect highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F, and the best-value hotel, Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki, comes to $1,064 for the week.
The flight
$502 $385 per person, round trip
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$770 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines · nonstop · 5h 50m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:20 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 11:10 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | $385 | nonstop | 5h 50m |
| Alaska | $470 | 1 stop | 13h 38m |
| Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | $385 | nonstop | 5h 36m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 5:08 PM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $770 |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki, 7 nights | $1,064 |
| Trip total for two | $1,834 |
Regular: $2,068 You pay: $1,834 Saved: $234
the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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Why go now
At $385 per person round trip, the fare is $117 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's 23% less, and it's the lowest of the 12 offers we checked, which ran from $385 to $502. The flight is nonstop, 5h 50m out of SFO, leaving at 7:20 AM and landing at 11:10 AM, so you get most of your first day on the island. Our budget for two comes to $4,494 for the week: $770 for flights, $1,064 for the hotel and $2,660 for spending. Mid-November is big-wave surf season on the North Shore, and humpback whales are offshore. Normal highs are 81–82°F with some drizzle in the mix. Prices are all-in, taxes and fees included, as we found them, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-island week with a city attached. You can do Waikiki mornings, Pearl Harbor history, a sunrise crater hike and a drive up to the North Shore for surf and food trucks. It works for couples and friends, and for families who like a mix of sand and sightseeing. Seven nights means an easy pace: big days when you want them, lazy beach afternoons in between.
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
All three picks are in Waikiki, where beachfront high-rises put surf lessons, shops and nightlife within walking distance. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki is the best-value pick: $1,064 for 7 nights ($152 a night), a review score of 8 from 1,298 reviews, and a king room. Pacific Monarch Hotel is our budget pick at $1,325 ($189 a night), with a score of 8.1 from 1,306 reviews and a partial ocean view studio suite. Neither of those two offers free cancellation. The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki is the top-rated pick at 8.4 from 451 reviews, for $3,841 ($549 a night), and it does offer free cancellation. All three rates are room only. If you'd rather have a quieter base, look at Ko Olina's lagoon resorts on the west side.
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki
$1,064 for 7 nights, two guests · $152 a night
See roomsThe Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort, Waikiki
$3,841 for 7 nights, two guests · $549 a night
See roomsPacific Monarch Hotel
$1,325 for 7 nights, two guests · $189 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 toward 81°F.
- Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona.
- Take a beginner surf lesson in Waikiki, steps from all three hotels.
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay for a morning in the water.
- Watch big winter surf at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore, about an hour from Waikiki.
- Grab garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck after Pipeline.
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 Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK), San Jose Mineta International (SJC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 5h 50m nonstop |
| Distance | 2,394 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $770 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki) | $1,064 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $2,660 |
| Total for two | $4,494 |
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 Francisco to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $385 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $385 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Big-wave surf season on the North Shore and humpback whales offshore
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Honolulu is 2 hours behind San Francisco, and the flight covers 2,394 miles.
- The fare is all-in with taxes and fees, as found when we checked. Fares change.
- All three hotel rates are room only, and only The Royal Hawaiian offers free cancellation.
- November falls in North Shore big-wave season, with humpback whales offshore.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$385 per person round trip, or $770 for two, nonstop from SFO to HNL. That's $117 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. The price includes taxes and fees, as found when we checked.
What are the flight times?
The morning nonstop leaves SFO at 7:20 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at 11:10 AM, a 5h 50m flight. There's also a 7:56 PM nonstop that lands at 11:32 PM for the same $385 per person.
Do I need a passport?
No. Hawaii is in the US, so you won't need a passport, and you'll pay in US dollars. Just remember that Honolulu runs 2 hours behind San Francisco.
What is the weather like?
Normal highs for these dates are 81–82°F, with lows near 73°F. The normals show some drizzle on most days, so pack a light layer along with your swimsuit.
What does the whole week cost for two?
Our budget comes to $4,494 for two over 7 days: $770 for flights, $1,064 for the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki and $2,660 for spending, which works out to $190 per person a day.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for Oahu. A week gives you time for Waikiki beach days, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay and a day on the North Shore, which is about an hour from Waikiki, without rushing.
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