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If it’s your first trip and you may not return, I would stay 10 -14 days . We’ve taken a few 5 day trips but live in LA so it’s an easy non-stop flight for us. A minimum of two weeks, especially if you may not go back again.
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It is FALSE. The state of Hawaii is about 2400 mi. (4000 km) from California and about 4000 mi.
If you want more, consider planning a day -trip island hop. If you want a quick rule of thumb, to see and experience the major highlights of each island, you’re going to need at least four days for Molokai and Lanai and five days minimum for Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii’s Big Island.
Hawaii’s Weather When it’s raining on one side of an island in Hawaii , though, the sun is usually shining on another, a short drive away. However, if the priority is to avoid heavy downpours in traditionally fun-in-the-sun locations such as Waikiki, Poipu, Kona and Kihei, the worst time to go is November through April.
Round-trip flights to Hawaii from the continental U.S. range from as low as $400 to more than $2,000, with prices varying due to time of year, airport, airline and booking service. In economy class, round-trip tickets between most U.S. cities and Honolulu cost between $500 and $800.
While it is commonly (but mistakenly) believed that the state of California is closest to Hawaii , it is in fact the state of Alaska that is closest to Hawaii . The total distance between one of the main islands in Hawaii , Kaua’I, and Samalga Islands in Alaska is estimated to be about 2,172 miles.
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Because Mauna Loa and Kīlauea are active volcanoes, the island of Hawaii is still growing . Between January 1983 and September 2002, lava flows added 543 acres (220 ha) to the island.
ALASKA was a Russian colony from 1744 until the USA bought it in 1867 for $7,200,000. It was made a state in 1959. Hawaii was a kingdom until 1893 and became a republic in 1894. It then ceded itself to the USA in 1898 and became a state in 1959.
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Hawaii has several species of protected and endangered birds. Hawaii has no native snakes , and it’s illegal to own the animals in the islands.
If Mexico and Florida are alternatives, you really want a deal on a tropical vacation, but not on a trip to Hawaii . For potential visitors, Hawaii is not worth the trip if: You just want a warm place to escape from the snow. You want a place with cheap food just like you get at home.
Read more about the high season and the low season on Hawaii elsewhere on our website. In our opinion, the best time to avoid the crowds and find the cheapest tickets to the Big Island is between mid-April and May and in September and October.
Hawaii is one of the most- expensive areas in the United States, and the cost of food and lodging is notably higher than that of most other states. In Maui, travelers can expect to pay somewhere between $10 and $15 for breakfast, anywhere from $15 to $30 for lunch and considerably more for dinner.