Honolulu & Oahu from St. Louis, Nov 14–21: $2,818 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $313 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Pacific Monarch Hotel in Waikiki scores 8.1 from 1,305 reviews
- Highs of 81–82°F and big-wave season on the North Shore
The catch: The flight has one stop and takes 11h 43m, and a checked bag is about $160 for two, which is not in the total.
Worth it if a long one-stop flight is fine for a week of warm beach days; skip it if you need a nonstop or free cancellation.
Worth it if a one-stop flight is fine with you: $2,818 for two, all in, covers the flights at $1,284 plus 7 nights at Pacific Monarch Hotel at $1,325 and its $209 resort fee, with taxes and fees included. The trip runs Nov 14–21, 2026, on American with one stop, 11h 43m from St. Louis, and a checked bag and spending money are not in that total.
The total, before you go
$2,818 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,284 |
| Pacific Monarch Hotel, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,325 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $209 |
| The total, before you go | $2,818 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$313 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); 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
$642 per person, round trip
$1,284 for two, taxes and fees included · American · 1 stop · 11h 43m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 1:43 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | $642 | 1 stop | 11h 43m |
| United | $642 | 1 stop | 11h 38m |
| United | $642 | 1 stop | 11h 53m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 5:01 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $642 per person, $1,284 for two, and that's $313 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 33% gap across the 12 offers we checked. Add 7 nights at Pacific Monarch Hotel and the trip comes to $2,818 for two, with taxes, fees and the $209 resort fee included; a checked bag and spending money are extra. Mid-November is big-wave surf season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore, and it lands before the December peak family season and its highest rates. Typical highs run 81–82°F with lows near 73°F, though the seasonal normals show drizzle on most days. It's a week for beach mornings, Pearl Harbor, a Diamond Head hike and a day up in Haleiwa.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-history week on an island with a real city attached. Think mornings on the sand in Waikiki, an afternoon at Pearl Harbor and a drive to the North Shore to watch winter surf. It suits a couple or two friends who like easy days mixed with a few early starts, at an unhurried pace, with most of Waikiki on foot.
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. Pacific Monarch Hotel is the best value and the one in the total: $1,325 for 7 nights, $189 a night, for a Partial Ocean View Studio Suite, rated 8.1 from 1,305 reviews. Its $209 resort fee is counted, and it has no free cancellation. Waikiki Resort Hotel is the budget pick at $1,475 for the stay, $211 a night, rated 7.9 from 2,723 reviews, with a city-view room and free cancellation. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach Hotel is the top rated at 9 from 365 reviews: $6,669 for the stay, $953 a night, for an ocean-view corner suite with free cancellation.
Pacific Monarch Hotel
$1,325 for 7 nights, two guests · $189 a night
See roomsThe Ritz-Carlton Residences, Waikiki Beach Hotel
$6,669 for 7 nights, two guests · $953 a night
See roomsWaikiki Resort Hotel
$1,475 for 7 nights, two guests · $211 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 sets in
- Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona
- Take a surf lesson in Waikiki, a short walk from all three hotels
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay
- Watch the big winter waves at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore
- Eat 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
Tours and tickets in Honolulu & Oahu
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Getting there and around
| Airports in St. Louis | St. Louis Lambert International (STL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 11h 43m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 4,129 miles each way |
| Time difference | -4 hours |
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What 7 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,284 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Pacific Monarch Hotel) | $1,325 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $2,660 |
| Total for two | $5,269 |
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: St. Louis to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $642 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $642 (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
- No passport needed and the currency is the US dollar.
- Honolulu is 4 hours behind St. Louis; the American flight leaves STL at 6:00 AM and lands at 1:43 PM local time.
- The flight has one stop and takes 11h 43m.
- Pacific Monarch Hotel is room only with no free cancellation; a checked bag is about $160 for two and not in the total.
- Seasonal normals show drizzle on most days, with highs of 81–82°F.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the one-stop flight works for you. The fare is $313 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates, the hotel scores 8.1, and mid-November brings highs of 81–82°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,818 for two, all in: flights at $1,284 plus 7 nights at Pacific Monarch Hotel at $1,325, with the $209 resort fee, taxes and fees included. A checked bag runs about $160 for two, and spending money is extra. Prices are as we found them and can change.
Is there a nonstop?
Not on these fares. American and United both showed one-stop flights at $642 per person; the American option takes 11h 43m, leaving at 6:00 AM and arriving at 1:43 PM.
Do I need a passport?
No. Hawaii is in the United States, so no passport is needed and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Seasonal normals put highs at 81–82°F and lows near 73°F, with drizzle showing on most days. It's also big-wave surf season on the North Shore, and humpback whales are offshore.
Is 7 nights enough?
For Oahu, yes. A week covers Waikiki beach days, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay and a day on the North Shore, with room to rest after the 11h 43m flight.
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