Honolulu trip from New York JFK: what 6 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 6-night Honolulu trip from New York JFK runs about $3,542 to $4,892 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Delta non-stop | Hyatt Centric Waikiki · 4★ | $1,610 | $1,740 | $1,248 | $294 | $4,892 |
| Best value | United Basic Economy via Chicago (budget fare) | Waikiki hostel, private room · 2★ | $1,210 | $540 | $1,248 | $544 | $3,542 |
| Least cash | Delta non-stop | Waikiki hostel, private room · 2★ | $1,610 | $540 | $1,248 | $544 | $3,942 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- North Shore beaches day trip$40 for 2
Day 2
- Kailua Beach dayfree
Day 3
- Hanauma Bay snorkel$50 for 2
- Koko Crater stairsfree
Day 4
- Waikiki surf lesson$180 for 2
- Diamond Head summit hike$10 for 2
Day 5
- Manoa Falls hike$14 for 2
Day 6
- Lanikai Pillbox hikefree
Flights from New York JFK
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Basic Economy via Chicago | 1 stop | 12h 56m | $1,210 |
| Southwest via Chicago | 1 stop | 12h 56m | $1,330 |
| Alaska via San Francisco | 1 stop | 12h 56m | $1,340 |
| American via Chicago | 1 stop | 12h 56m | $1,420 |
| United via Chicago | 1 stop | 12h 56m | $1,480 |
| Delta non-stop | non-stop | 10h 42m | $1,610 |
| Hawaiian non-stop | non-stop | 10h 42m | $1,670 |
Food: about $104 a person a day
Breakfast$18
Lunch$24
Dinner$50
Snacks and coffee$12
Restaurants worth the trip
- Leonard's malasadasOrder: Malasadas, still warm · about $5 a person
- Helena's Hawaiian FoodOrder: Pipikaula short ribs and kalua pig · about $25 a person
- Ono Seafood pokeOrder: Shoyu ahi poke · about $15 a person
- Duke's WaikikiOrder: Hula pie · about $45 a person
- Rainbow Drive-In plate lunchOrder: Loco moco · about $12 a person
- Merriman's HonoluluOrder: Local fish of the day · about $70 a person
- Giovanni's shrimp truckOrder: Shrimp scampi · about $18 a person
Questions
How much is a 6-night trip to Honolulu from New York JFK?
About $3,542 to $4,892 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 6 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from New York JFK to Honolulu?
United Basic Economy via Chicago at about $1,210 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Honolulu?
About $104 a person a day at mid-range places, or $1,248 for 2 over 6 days.
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