Maui trip cost: flights, hotels, food and things to do
Road to Hana, sunrise volcano and snorkeling. A 6-night trip for 2 starts at about $2,594 for the cheapest flight, hotel and food, depending on where you fly from. Pick your airport to see three ready-made plans.
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What it costs from your airport
For 2 travelers, 6 nights. "From" is the cheapest flight and hotel plus everyday food; "Suggested budget" also covers a mid-priced flight and hotel and things to do.
| Flying from | From | Suggested budget |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu (HNL) | $2,594 | $5,000 |
| Portland (PDX) | $2,964 | $5,600 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | $2,964 | $5,600 |
| San Diego (SAN) | $2,994 | $5,600 |
| Phoenix (PHX) | $3,004 | $5,600 |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | $3,004 | $5,700 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | $3,024 | $5,600 |
| Seattle (SEA) | $3,034 | $5,600 |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | $3,104 | $5,700 |
| Austin (AUS) | $3,154 | $5,800 |
| Denver (DEN) | $3,224 | $5,800 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) | $3,244 | $5,900 |
| Minneapolis (MSP) | $3,284 | $5,800 |
| Houston (IAH) | $3,284 | $5,900 |
| St. Louis (STL) | $3,304 | $5,900 |
| Chicago Midway (MDW) | $3,314 | $5,900 |
| Detroit (DTW) | $3,324 | $6,000 |
| Nashville (BNA) | $3,364 | $6,000 |
| Orlando (MCO) | $3,364 | $6,100 |
| Charlotte (CLT) | $3,384 | $6,100 |
| Chicago O'Hare (ORD) | $3,384 | $6,100 |
| Atlanta (ATL) | $3,394 | $6,100 |
| Boston (BOS) | $3,424 | $6,100 |
| Washington Reagan (DCA) | $3,434 | $6,000 |
| Tampa (TPA) | $3,434 | $6,000 |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | $3,444 | $6,100 |
| Miami (MIA) | $3,444 | $6,100 |
| Baltimore (BWI) | $3,454 | $6,100 |
| New York JFK | $3,474 | $6,200 |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) | $3,484 | $6,100 |
| Newark (EWR) | $3,484 | $6,200 |
| New York LaGuardia (LGA) | $3,494 | $6,200 |
| Philadelphia (PHL) | $3,504 | $6,100 |
Food: about $112 a person a day
Restaurants worth the trip
- Mama's Fish HouseOrder: Fish caught that morning · about $110 a person
- Leoda's piesOrder: Chocolate haupia cream pie · about $15 a person
- Foodland pokeOrder: Shoyu ahi poke · about $15 a person
- Ululani's shave iceOrder: Shave ice with ice cream underneath · about $8 a person
- Monkeypod KitchenOrder: Mai tai with honey-lilikoi foam · about $45 a person
Where to stay
- Andaz Maui at Wailea5★ · $820 a night · or about 35,000 Hyatt points
- Hyatt Regency Maui Resort4★ · $480 a night · or about 29,000 Hyatt points
- The Westin Maui4★ · $520 a night · or about 52,000 Marriott points
- Courtyard Maui Kahului Airport3★ · $260 a night · or about 30,000 Marriott points
- Kihei condo3★ · $230 a night
- Paia surf inn2★ · $160 a night
Things to do
- Road to Hana drivefree · 10h 00m
- Kaanapali Beach dayfree · 4h 00m
- Paia town shopsfree · 1h 30m
- Hoʻokipa turtles and windsurfersfree · 1h 30m
- Iao Valley hike$10 a person · 2h 00m
- Waiʻānapanapa black sand beach$10 a person · 2h 00m
- Haleakalā sunrise$30 a person · 6h 00m
- Maui Ocean Center$45 a person · 2h 00m
- Whale watching cruise$70 a person · 2h 30m
- Surf lesson$90 a person · 2h 00m
- Molokini snorkel cruise$130 a person · 5h 00m
- Old Lahaina Luau$210 a person · 3h 00m
Questions
How much does a trip to Maui cost?
For 2 travelers and 6 nights, the cheapest flight and hotel plus everyday food start at about $2,594 from Honolulu (HNL) and run to about $3,504 from the farthest major US airport. A comfortable budget with things to do is $5,000 to $6,200.
How much should I budget for food in Maui?
About $112 a person a day at mid-range places: breakfast $20, lunch $25, dinner $55, snacks and coffee $12.
How many nights do I need in Maui?
6 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; the day plans on each route page show how the days fill.
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