Honolulu & Oahu from Seattle, Nov 14–21: $2,441 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- 7 nights at Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki, rated 7.5 from 1,237 reviews
- Highs of 81–82°F and humpback whales offshore in November
- Free cancellation at all three Waikiki hotels we checked
The catch: The $622 fare has one stop and the outbound takes 15h 34m, and a checked bag is about $140 for two on top of the total.
Worth it if you want a warm beach week with easy history and hikes; skip it if a long one-stop travel day wrecks your first evening.
Worth it if a one-stop flight doesn't bother you: $2,441 for two, all in, which is the flights at $1,244 plus 7 nights at Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki at $1,034 and its $163 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. You'd leave Saturday, Nov 14 and fly home Saturday, Nov 21, 2026. The fare is on Alaska Airlines (AS) with one stop, not a nonstop.
The total, before you go
$2,441 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,244 |
| Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,034 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $163 |
| The total, before you go | $2,441 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
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
$622 per person, round trip
$1,244 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska · 1 stop · 15h 34m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 3:48 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 11:32 PM · back Sat, Nov 21, 1:35 PM – Sat, Nov 21, 9:25 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $622 | 1 stop | 15h 34m |
| Alaska | $650 | nonstop | 11h 52m |
| Alaska | $622 | 1 stop | 15h 35m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 8:32 PM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$2,441 for two covers round-trip flights at $622 per person, 7 nights at Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki and its $163 resort fee, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. We don't have enough earlier checks on this route to call that fare high or low, so we won't. Mid-November falls before the December peak family season and inside the stretch when the North Shore gets big-wave surf and humpback whales show up offshore. The normals for these dates say highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F, with drizzle listed on most days. Hawaii is 2 hours behind Seattle, so the time change is small. It's a week built for beach mornings, a visit to Pearl Harbor and a day trip to the North Shore, with time left over to do nothing at all.
The kind of trip this is
A beach week with a city attached. You get Waikiki sand and surf lessons a few steps from the hotel, plus Pearl Harbor history, a crater hike and a North Shore day when the winter waves start. It suits a couple or two friends who like an easy pace: active mornings, slow afternoons, dinner on foot. No car needed for most of it.
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, the stretch of beachfront high-rises with surf lessons, shops and nightlife on foot, and all three offer free cancellation, room only. Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki is our best value: $1,034 for the 7 nights, or $148 a night, rated 7.5 from 1,237 reviews, with a $163 resort fee paid at the property that's already in our total. Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach is the top rated at 8.2 from 907 reviews, $1,581 for the stay or $226 a night, plus $249 in fees at the property. Ewa Hotel Waikiki is the budget pick: $918 for the stay, $131 a night, rated 7.1 from 1,003 reviews, plus $145 at the property.
Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki
$1,034 for 7 nights, two guests · $148 a night
See roomsSheraton Princess Kaiulani Waikiki Beach
$1,581 for 7 nights, two guests · $226 a night
See roomsEwa Hotel Waikiki
$918 for 7 nights, two guests · $131 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
- Learn to surf in Waikiki, steps from all three hotels
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay
- Watch surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore, big-wave season starts in November
- Eat garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck on the way back
Tours and tickets in Honolulu & Oahu
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Seattle | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), Seattle Paine Field (PAE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 15h 34m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,680 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,244 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki) | $1,034 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $2,660 |
| Total for two | $4,938 |
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: Seattle to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $622 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $594 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
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; it's a domestic trip and the currency is the US dollar.
- Honolulu is 2 hours behind Seattle.
- Outbound leaves SEA at 3:48 PM and lands at 11:32 PM; the return leaves at 1:35 PM and lands at 9:25 PM.
- The total doesn't include a checked bag, about $140 for two, or spending money; we budget $2,660 for two for the week.
- All three hotels offer free cancellation and are room only, so breakfast is extra.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you're fine with one stop. You get 7 nights in Waikiki with highs of 81–82°F, whale season offshore and free cancellation on the hotel, for $2,441 for two, all in.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,441 for two: flights at $1,244 ($622 per person) plus Aqua Aloha Surf Waikiki at $1,034 and its $163 resort fee, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $140 for two, isn't in it. Prices are as found when we checked and can change.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. When we checked, an Alaska Airlines nonstop leaving Seattle at 7:00 AM was $650 per person, $1,299 for two. The $622 fare in our total has one stop.
Do I need a passport?
No. Hawaii is in the United States, so a domestic ID works and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The normals for Nov 14–21 show highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F, with drizzle listed on most days and overcast on Nov 21.
Is 7 nights enough?
For Oahu, yes. A week covers Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay, a surf lesson and a North Shore day, with beach time between.
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