Maui from San Francisco, Nov 14–21: $2,768 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, because
- Nonstop on United, 5h 37m from SFO to Kahului
- $71 per person below the typical fare, lowest in 30 days
- Highs of 80–82°F and an 8.5 hotel score from 383 reviews
The catch: A checked bag costs about $160 for two and isn't in the total, and none of the three hotels offers free cancellation.
Worth it if you want a warm beach week after a short nonstop; skip it if you need free cancellation or came for peak whale season.
Worth it for the two of you. The trip costs $2,768 for two, all in: $770 for nonstop United flights, plus $1,726 for 7 nights at Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront and its $272 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You fly out Saturday, Nov 14 and come home Saturday, Nov 21, 2026, and a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$2,768 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $770 |
| Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,726 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $272 |
| The total, before you go | $2,768 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$71 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
$385 per person, round trip
$770 for two, taxes and fees included · United · nonstop · 5h 37m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 4:45 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 8:22 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | $385 | nonstop | 5h 37m |
| Delta | $404 | 1 stop | 11h 17m |
| Southwest | $415 | 2 stops | 10h 15m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 8:01 AM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $385 per person on a United nonstop. That's $71 below the typical fare on this route, or 16% under the $456 median of our earlier checks. It's also the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days, and across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $385 to $501. Mid-November comes before Maui's December peak in rates and crowds. Seasonal normals for Nov 14–21 show highs of 80–82°F and lows near 70°F, with mostly overcast to partly cloudy skies. That makes for warm beach days and good conditions for the big outings. Humpback whale season peaks January to March, so this week is more about Haleakala, Molokini and the Road to Hana than whales. All prices are all-in as we found them when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-nature week for two adults. You get warm water, a base on the sunny south shore in Wailea and a few big days out, like sunrise on Haleakala or the Road to Hana. You set the pace: slow beach mornings, with an early start or a long drive every couple of days. It suits couples and friends who want warmth and scenery more than nightlife.
Weather in Maui, Nov 14–21
Typical highs 80–82°F, lows near 70°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 80 °F | 71 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 81 °F | 71 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 82 °F | 69 °F | Overcast |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 82 °F | 70 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 80 °F | 71 °F | Overcast |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 82 °F | 71 °F | Mostly clear |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 82 °F | 70 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 82 °F | 70 °F | Partly cloudy |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Maui
All three hotels are listed in Wailea, the sunny south shore known for beachfront resorts and golf. Our pick is Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront, the best value. It costs $1,726 for 7 nights ($247 a night) plus a $272 resort fee, and has an 8.5 score from 383 reviews. The top-rated option is Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui, a 5-star hotel rated 9.1 from 110 reviews. It costs $7,863 for the stay ($1,123 a night) plus $1,239 in fees at the property, for a suite with two double beds and a sofa bed. Aston at the Maui Banyan, our budget pick, is a 3-star hotel at $1,975 ($282 a night) plus $311 in fees, rated 7.9 from 255 reviews. Kihei is the area for condos along long sandy beaches.
Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront
$1,726 for 7 nights, two guests · $247 a night
See roomsFairmont Kea Lani, Maui
$7,863 for 7 nights, two guests · $1,123 a night
See roomsAston at the Maui Banyan
$1,975 for 7 nights, two guests · $282 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
- Swim at Wailea Beach close to your hotel, or head west to Kaanapali Beach
- Attend 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
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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 Maui | Kahului (OGG) |
| Flight time | 5h 37m nonstop |
| Distance | 2,344 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Maui costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $770 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront) | $1,726 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $2,660 |
| Total for two | $5,156 |
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 Maui
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $385 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $385 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $456 |
| Price checks | 8 |
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: Maui is in the US and uses the US dollar
- Maui is 2 hours behind San Francisco
- The United nonstop leaves SFO at 4:45 PM and lands at Kahului (OGG) at 8:22 PM local time
- The $272 resort fee is in the $2,768 total; a checked bag, about $160 for two, is not
- None of the three hotels offers free cancellation, and whale season peaks January to March
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, for most couples. You get a 5h 37m nonstop, a fare $71 per person below the typical fare on this route and highs of 80–82°F. Plan around two things: none of the three hotels offers free cancellation, and bags aren't in the total.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,768, all in: $770 for two United nonstop fares, $1,726 for 7 nights at Days Inn by Wyndham Maui Oceanfront and its $272 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $160 for two, and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. Maui is in the US, uses the US dollar and is 2 hours behind San Francisco.
What is the weather like?
Normals for Nov 14–21 show highs of 80–82°F and lows near 70°F. Most days are overcast or partly cloudy, with Nov 19 mostly clear. These are seasonal normals, not a forecast.
Will we see humpback whales?
Mid-November is outside the peak. Humpback whale season peaks January to March, so plan this week around Haleakala, Molokini and the Road to Hana.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes. Seven nights is room for sunrise on Haleakala, a Road to Hana drive, a Molokini snorkel and beach days at Wailea, with slow mornings in between.
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