In late January, Frankfurt sits at 3°C under a grey sky. In Honolulu, it is 27°C, the sea is warm and humpback whales are passing just offshore.
Condor and Alaska Airlines are flying from Frankfurt to Honolulu with one stop in Seattle, from €651 return. The cheapest dates fall between mid-January and mid-March 2027, right in the middle of whale season.
✈️ The deal
- From: Frankfurt, Germany
- To: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
- Airline: Condor / Alaska Airlines
- Stops: 1 stop (Seattle)
- Price: €651–€697 return
- When: January–March 2027
Example dates:
17/01/2027 - 07/02/2027
17/01/2027 - 08/02/2027
18/01/2027 - 08/02/2027
18/01/2027 - 11/02/2027
24/01/2027 - 07/02/2027
24/01/2027 - 08/02/2027
28/02/2027 - 14/03/2027
01/03/2027 - 14/03/2027
The layover in Seattle ranges from under two hours to more than ten depending on the date, so check the timings before you book. The basic fare does not include checked bags.
💰 How far does your money go?
Hawaii is not a budget destination, so the cheap flight matters. Eat like a local and it stays manageable. A plate lunch of rice, macaroni salad and kalua pork costs around €13, and a poke bowl from a supermarket counter about €12. Happy-hour Mai Tais in Waikiki run to around €7.50, and a ride on TheBus anywhere on Oʻahu costs €2.80, less than a single RMV ticket in Frankfurt.
☀️ The weather
January to March is winter in Hawaii, which means 26 to 27°C by day, 19°C at night and a sea temperature of 24 to 25°C. Short showers pass through, usually on the windward side of the island. It is also the season of big surf on the North Shore and the peak of humpback whale season, from December to April.
🏨 Where to stay
Most visitors stay in Waikiki, close to the beach and the bus routes.
Waikiki Beachside Hostel · 7.8/10 · From €55/night Dorms and private rooms a block from the beach, the cheapest way to stay in Waikiki.
Queen Kapiolani Hotel · 8.5/10 · From €190/night A renovated mid-century hotel facing Diamond Head, with a pool deck over Kapiʻolani Park.
Halekulani · 9.3/10 · From €650/night A Waikiki institution since 1917, with an orchid mosaic pool and ocean views from almost every room.
🎯 What to do
Oʻahu packs beaches, history and volcanic landscapes into an island you can drive around in a day.
Diamond Head summit. A short, steep climb up a volcanic crater for views over Waikiki. Book a time slot in advance.
Pearl Harbor. The USS Arizona Memorial and the battleship Missouri, about 30 minutes from Waikiki.
North Shore in winter. Watch the world's best surfers ride waves of up to 10 metres at Waimea Bay and Pipeline.
Hanauma Bay. A protected bay in an old volcanic crater, one of the best snorkelling spots in Hawaii. Reservations required.
🗺️ Where to go from here
Honolulu is the hub for inter-island flights across Hawaii.
Maui. Whale-watching boats from Lahaina and Kīhei, and the road to Hāna, about 40 minutes by plane. Search flights
Big Island. Active lava at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and black sand beaches, about 50 minutes by plane. Search flights
Kauaʻi. The Nā Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon, around 35 minutes by plane. Search flights
Hawaii in the middle of the German winter, from €651 return. Fares to Honolulu at this level do not come up often.
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