Honolulu & Oahu from Tampa, Nov 14–23: $3,321 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Nine nights in Waikiki with highs of 81–82°F
- Oasis Hotel Waikiki scores 7.9 from 1,511 reviews, free cancellation
- November brings North Shore big-wave surf and humpback whales
The catch: The outbound has 1 stop and the round trip adds up to 36h 44m of travel; a checked bag is about $140 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you want nine warm beach days and don't mind a connection; skip it if you need a nonstop or dry skies.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day: nine nights on Oahu come to $3,321 for two, the flights at $1,655 plus the Oasis Hotel Waikiki at $1,439 and its $227 resort fee, taxes and fees included. The trip runs Nov 14–23, 2026, on Alaska Airlines (AS) with 1 stop each way, not a nonstop.
The total, before you go
$3,321 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,655 |
| Oasis Hotel Waikiki, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,439 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $227 |
| The total, before you go | $3,321 |
| 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
$828 per person, round trip
$1,655 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska · 1 stop · 36h 44m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 4:55 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 12:28 PM · back Mon, Nov 23, 12:29 PM – Tue, Nov 24, 5:40 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $828 | 1 stop | 36h 44m |
| AC + PD + AS | $1,107 | 2 stops | 54h 10m |
| Alaska | $881 | 3 stops | 61h 10m |
Prices checked Oct 15, 2026, 11:41 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $828 per person, $11 above the $817 median of our earlier checks on this route, so it's a fair price rather than a drop; the low we saw across 5 checks was $642. What makes the trip work is the length: nine nights at $3,321 for two, flights and hotel included, gives the long travel day room to pay off. Highs sit at 81–82°F with lows near 73°F, though most days carry a drizzle label, the usual quick showers rather than washouts. Mid-November is also the start of big-wave season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore, and it lands before the peak family rates of December. We'd budget about $3,420 for two in spending money on top of the total.
The kind of trip this is
A beach-and-history island vacation with room to slow down. Mornings for a crater hike or snorkeling, afternoons on the sand in Waikiki, a day trip to the North Shore for surf and food trucks, and a morning at Pearl Harbor. It suits a couple or two friends who like a mix of active days and lazy ones, at an easy pace across nine nights.
Weather in Honolulu & Oahu, Nov 14–23
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 |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 81 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon, Nov 23 | 81 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Honolulu & Oahu
Waikiki is the base for this trip: beachfront high-rises, surf lessons, shops and nightlife you can walk to. Oasis Hotel Waikiki is our best-value pick at $1,439 for the stay, or $160 a night, with a 7.9 score from 1,511 reviews and free cancellation; that's the hotel in the $3,321 total. Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa is the top rated at 8.7 from 258 reviews, a 5-star stay at $2,546, or $283 a night, with free cancellation and $401 in fees paid at the property. Aqua Palms Waikiki, also in Waikiki, scores 8.1 from 1,291 reviews at $1,704, or $189 a night, but it doesn't offer free cancellation and adds $269 at the property. For local food and history, look at Downtown / Chinatown.
Oasis Hotel Waikiki
$1,439 for 9 nights, two guests · $160 a night
See roomsRenaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
$2,546 for 9 nights, two guests · $283 a night
See roomsAqua Palms Waikiki
$1,704 for 9 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 heat builds
- Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and USS Arizona
- Take a surf lesson in Waikiki, steps from the hotels
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay on a calm morning
- Watch the winter surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore
- Eat garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck after the beach
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 Tampa | Tampa International (TPA), St. Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 36h 44m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 4,684 miles each way |
| Time difference | -5 hours |
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What 9 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,656 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Oasis Hotel Waikiki) | $1,439 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $3,420 |
| Total for two | $6,515 |
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: Tampa to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $828 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $642 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $817 |
| Price checks | 5 |
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: Hawaii is in the US and uses the US dollar.
- Honolulu is 5 hours behind Tampa, so plan on an early first morning.
- You fly from Tampa International (TPA) to Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL), with 1 stop on the way out.
- The $3,321 total includes the $227 resort fee at Oasis Hotel Waikiki; checked bags are extra, about $140 for two.
- Prices were all-in when we checked and can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a connection doesn't bother you. You get nine nights at 81–82°F for $3,321 for two. The fare is $11 above the $817 median we tracked, so this is a fair price, not a markdown.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$3,321 for two: flights at $1,655 plus Oasis Hotel Waikiki at $1,439 and its $227 resort fee, taxes and fees included. A checked bag adds about $140 for two, and we'd plan about $3,420 for two in spending money.
How long are the flights?
Alaska Airlines leaves Tampa at 4:55 PM on Saturday, Nov 14, and lands in Honolulu at 12:28 PM on Nov 15, with 1 stop. The return leaves at 12:29 PM on Nov 23 and lands at 5:40 AM on Nov 24. The round trip totals 36h 44m.
Do I need a passport?
No. Hawaii is part of the United States, so a regular ID works, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 81–82°F and lows near 72–73°F for these dates. Most days show light drizzle and one looks overcast, so pack a light rain layer next to the swimsuit.
Is 9 nights enough?
Yes, for Oahu. Nine nights gives you time for Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay and a North Shore day, plus plenty of beach time in Waikiki, and it makes up for the long flights.
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