Honolulu & Oahu from Washington, DC, Nov 21–30: $2,763 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $825 per person, $34 below the typical $859
- Aloha Suites Waikiki: 7.7 from 1,138 reviews, $110 a night
- Highs of 80–81°F in big-wave surf season on the North Shore
The catch: The Southwest flight has 2 stops and takes 19h 15m outbound, and a checked bag is about $140 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you have nine nights and patience for a two-stop flight; skip it if a 19h 15m travel day would wreck your first day.
Worth it if you can live with a long travel day: $2,802 for two, all in, which covers Southwest flights at $1,650 plus 9 nights at Aloha Suites Waikiki at $990 and its $162 resort fee, taxes and fees included. You leave Saturday, Nov 21 and come home Monday, Nov 30, 2026. It isn't nonstop: the outbound has 2 stops and takes 19h 15m.
The total, before you go
$2,763 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,611 |
| Aloha Suites Waikiki, 9 nights, two guests, taxes in | $990 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $162 |
| The total, before you go | $2,763 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
$53 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $35 each way per bag on Air Canada, $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
$806 per person, round trip
$1,611 for two, taxes and fees included · AC + WS · 3 stops · 62h 34m
Out Sat, Nov 21, 8:45 PM – Sun, Nov 22, 9:50 PM · back Mon, Nov 30, 10:50 PM – Wed, Dec 2, 12:19 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC + WS | $806 | 3 stops | 62h 34m |
| Southwest | $901 | 2 stops | 20h 10m |
| AC + WS | $838 | 3 stops | 60h 42m |
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Why now
At $825 per person, the fare is $34 below the typical $859 on this route, about 4% under, as found when we checked. It's not the low point, though: the lowest fare in the last 30 days of checks was $747. Prices change, so treat this as a snapshot. Late November falls in big-wave surf season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore, and it comes before December's peak family season and highest rates. Typical highs are 80–81°F with lows near 71°F, but the seasonal normals show drizzle on several days, so keep Pearl Harbor and the food trucks in your back pocket for gray days. With nine nights you can sleep off the long flight and still get to both Waikiki and the North Shore. Plan on spending money on top of the total. We budget $190 per person a day, which comes to $3,420 for two.
The kind of trip this is
A beach-and-island trip with a city base. You get Waikiki for surf lessons, shops and nightlife you can walk to, plus history at Pearl Harbor and day trips out to the North Shore. It's a good fit for a couple or two friends who want a slow first few days and then a more active stretch of hikes, snorkeling and road trips around Oahu.
Weather in Honolulu & Oahu, Nov 21–30
Typical highs 80–81°F, lows near 71°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21 | 81 °F | 73 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 81 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon, Nov 23 | 81 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue, Nov 24 | 81 °F | 70 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Nov 25 | 81 °F | 71 °F | Overcast |
| Thu, Nov 26 | 81 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri, Nov 27 | 81 °F | 70 °F | Mostly clear |
| Sat, Nov 28 | 80 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Nov 29 | 81 °F | 70 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon, Nov 30 | 81 °F | 71 °F | Drizzle |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Honolulu & Oahu
All three picks are in Waikiki, Honolulu, the stretch of beachfront high-rises with surf lessons, shops and nightlife on foot. Aloha Suites Waikiki is the best value and the hotel in our total: a Queen Studio at $990 for 9 nights ($110 a night) plus a $162 fee paid at the property, rated 7.7 from 1,138 reviews. Prince Waikiki is the top rated at 8.9 from 1,465 reviews, with an Oceanfront Room with 2 Queens at $3,747 for the stay ($416 a night) plus $598 in property fees. Hotel La Croix sits between the two at $1,723 ($191 a night) plus $272 in fees, rated 8.1 from 1,223 reviews. It's the only one of the three with free cancellation. Want a quieter base? Ko Olina has lagoon resorts on the west side.
Aloha Suites Waikiki
$990 for 9 nights, two guests · $110 a night
See roomsRenaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
$2,438 for 9 nights, two guests · $271 a night
See roomsEwa Hotel Waikiki
$1,270 for 9 nights, two guests · $141 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 day warms up
- Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona
- Take a surf lesson in Waikiki, steps from all three hotels
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay on one of the clearer days
- Watch winter surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore
- Eat garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck on the way back
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 Washington, DC | Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 62h 34m (3 stops) |
| Distance | 4,828 miles each way |
| Time difference | -5 hours |
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What 9 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,612 |
| Hotel, 9 nights (Aloha Suites Waikiki) | $990 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 9 days for two | $3,420 |
| Total for two | $6,022 |
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: Washington, DC to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $806 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $747 (Oct 17, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $859 |
| Price checks | 24 |
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 Washington, DC.
- The outbound leaves DCA at 7:05 AM and lands at HNL at 9:20 PM the same day, 4,828 miles away.
- Aloha Suites Waikiki doesn't offer free cancellation; Hotel La Croix does.
- The $2,802 total doesn't include checked bags (about $140 for two) or spending money.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the long flight doesn't bother you. The fare is $34 per person below the typical $859, the weather averages 80–81°F, and late November is big-wave surf and whale season. The catch is 2 stops and 19h 15m in the air and on the ground.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,802 for two, all in: $1,650 for Southwest flights plus $990 for 9 nights at Aloha Suites Waikiki and its $162 property fee, taxes and fees included. Checked bags (about $140 for two) and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. Honolulu is in the US, so you won't need a passport, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What's the weather like in late November?
Typical highs are 80–81°F and lows are near 71°F. The seasonal normals show drizzle and overcast skies on several days, so plan for some gray weather between the beach days.
Is 9 nights enough for Oahu?
Yes, for one island. Nine nights gives you time to recover from the 5-hour time difference and still fit in Diamond Head, Pearl Harbor, Hanauma Bay and a day on the North Shore.
Which airports does the fare use?
The fare we found leaves from Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) at 7:05 AM and lands at Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) at 9:20 PM. Dulles (IAD) and BWI also serve the area.
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