Kauai from Seattle, Nov 14–21: $2,927 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare $404 per person, $145 below the typical fare on this route
- Sunny south shore base in Poipu, with turtles at Poipu Beach
- Typical highs 79–81°F and lows near 71°F for the week
The catch: The United flight out has one stop and takes 8h 55m, and the November normals show drizzle on most days, with a wetter north shore.
Worth it if you want warm, slow beach days on the sunny south shore; skip it if you need a nonstop or dry north-shore hiking.
Worth it if a stop doesn't bother you: $2,927 for two, all in, which covers the flights at $808 plus 7 nights at Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals at $2,119, taxes and fees included. The trip runs Nov 14–21, 2026, on United with one stop, and the flight out of Seattle takes 8h 55m. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
$2,927 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $808 |
| Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $2,119 |
| The total, before you go | $2,927 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$145 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); 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
$404 per person, round trip
$808 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 1 stop · 8h 55m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 3:35 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 10:30 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | $404 | 1 stop | 8h 55m |
| Delta | $537 | nonstop | 6h 12m |
| Southwest | $461 | 2 stops | 12h 45m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 1:36 PM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $404 per person on United, which is $145 below the typical fare on this route. That's 26% under the $549 median of our earlier checks, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. Add Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals and the week comes to $2,927 for two, all in, though resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra. In mid-November, Kauai usually has highs of 79–81°F and lows near 71°F. This is the time of year when the north shore gets wetter and the surf gets big, but the south shore stays sunnier, and all three hotels we picked are there. That makes this a week for snorkeling, beach afternoons and a canyon drive more than long north-shore hikes. Prices include taxes and fees as of when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
A nature-and-beach week on an island that runs at a slow pace. You stay on the south shore, snorkel in the mornings and save a day or two for the big sights: Waimea Canyon, the Na Pali Coast by boat or helicopter, and a kayak trip to Secret Falls. It suits couples and pairs of friends who like being outdoors without a packed schedule. If you're after nightlife, this isn't the trip.
Weather in Kauai, Nov 14–21
Typical highs 79–81°F, lows near 71°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 79 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 80 °F | 71 °F | Overcast |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 80 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 80 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 81 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 80 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 80 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 79 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Kauai
All three picks are in Poipu, Koloa, on the sunny south shore, which has calm beaches and sea turtles. That helps in November. Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals is the best value and the one in our total: $2,119 for 7 nights ($303 a night), with a review score of 8 from 156 reviews. You get a Malie private room with no kitchen and no free cancellation. Koloa Landing Resort at Po'ipu, Autograph Collection is the top rated at 8.9 from 141 reviews. It has free cancellation and an island-view studio with a balcony, at $4,242 for the stay ($606 a night). Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas falls between them at $2,907 ($415 a night), rated 8.7 from 165 reviews, for a ground-floor garden-view king room. Princeville / Hanalei is lusher but wetter this month.
Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals
$2,119 for 7 nights, two guests · $303 a night
See roomsKoloa Landing Resort at Po'ipu, Autograph Collection
$4,242 for 7 nights, two guests · $606 a night
See roomsSheraton Kauai Resort Villas
$2,907 for 7 nights, two guests · $415 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Kauai for these dates
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Where in Kauai
- Poipu: Sunny south shore with resorts, calm beaches and sea turtles.
- Princeville / Hanalei: Lush north shore with cliff-top resorts and Hanalei Bay.
- Kapaa (Coconut Coast): Central, affordable condos and hotels on the east side.
- Lihue: Near the airport and Kalapaki Beach at lower rates.
What to do in Kauai
- Snorkel with turtles at Poipu Beach, in the same area as all three hotels
- Take a boat or helicopter tour along the Na Pali Coast
- Look out over Waimea Canyon
- Kayak the Wailua River to Secret Falls
- Watch the sunset at Hanalei Bay on the north shore
- Hike the Kalalau Trail to Hanakapiai Beach with a permit, and expect a wetter north shore
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Seattle | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), Seattle Paine Field (PAE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Kauai | Lihue (LIH) |
| Flight time | 8h 55m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,714 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Kauai costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $808 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals) | $2,119 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $2,660 |
| Total for two | $5,587 |
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 Kauai
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $404 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $404 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $549 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Kauai.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Wetter north shore and big surf; south shore stays sunnier
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, and the currency is the US dollar.
- Kauai is 2 hours behind Seattle. The United flight leaves SEA at 3:35 PM and lands at Lihue (LIH) at 10:30 PM.
- Delta flies nonstop the same day in 6h 12m, at $537 per person, or $1,074 for two.
- All three hotels are room only. Only Koloa Landing Resort at Po'ipu, Autograph Collection offers free cancellation.
- From November to March the north shore is wetter with big surf. Humpback whale season runs December to March, so it starts after this trip.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For most couples who want south-shore beach days, yes. The fare is 26% below the typical fare on this route. The tradeoffs are one stop on the way out and a drizzly forecast for November, especially on the north shore.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,927 for two, all in: $808 for the United flights plus $2,119 for 7 nights at Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra. We budget about $190 per person a day for spending.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. Delta flies nonstop on Nov 14, leaving at 3:55 PM and landing at 8:07 PM, in 6h 12m. It costs $537 per person, or $1,074 for two, compared with $404 per person on United with one stop.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 79–81°F, with lows near 71°F. The November normals show drizzle on most days. The north shore is wetter this season with big surf, and the south shore around Poipu stays sunnier.
Do I need a passport?
No. Kauai is in the United States, the currency is the US dollar, and the island is 2 hours behind Seattle.
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