Las Vegas and Hawaii holidays pair a desert city break with island beach time, joined by a flight of about six hours west across the Pacific. The two halves feel nothing alike. The order of stops, the choice of island and the month matter more here than on most twin-centre trips. The flying is long, and the two climates peak at different times.
Quick answer
There are no direct flights from the UK to Hawaii, so Las Vegas makes a natural stop: about 11 hours to Las Vegas, then just over 6 on to Hawaii. Allow 10 to 16 nights in total. April to May and October to November suit both places. UK travellers need an ESTA, and packages with UK flights are ATOL protected.
- Flights from the UK
- Direct to Las Vegas daily from Heathrow, and from Manchester seasonally, April to October.
- Las Vegas to Hawaii
- Nonstop to Honolulu (Oahu) at least twice a day, and daily to Kahului (Maui).
- Time difference
- Las Vegas is 8 hours behind the UK for most of the year (7 hours for a few weeks in March and from late October to early November). Hawaii is 10 hours behind in the UK winter and 11 hours in the UK summer, as it does not use daylight saving time.
- Entry
- ESTA, costing about US$40 and valid for two years or until your passport expires. Apply at least 72 hours before you fly.
- Currency
- US dollar.
How does a Las Vegas and Hawaii holiday work from the UK?
Almost every practical UK routing to Hawaii connects in North America, usually on the US mainland, so the real question is where to stop rather than whether to. Las Vegas turns that stop into part of the holiday instead of a few hours in a transit lounge.
The ticket is open-jaw: you fly into Las Vegas and home from Honolulu, so you never double back on yourself. Because both Oahu and Maui are served nonstop from Las Vegas, the Pacific crossing adds one flight rather than another connection, whichever island you start on.
A mainland city between Las Vegas and the islands is optional, but it earns its place on a longer trip. Los Angeles or San Francisco splits the westward flying into two shorter days and adds a coastal city before the beaches. For California, the Pacific Coast Highway and the national parks, see our West Coast USA holidays guide.
Two bases make a twin centre holiday, with the fewest transfers. Adding a mainland city or a second island makes it multi-centre, at the cost of extra travel days. Our twin centre holidays guide compares two-stop pairings around the world.
How many nights in Las Vegas and Hawaii?
Las Vegas: three or four nights. That covers the Strip, a show or two and one full-day trip out, such as the Grand Canyon. Beyond four nights the city’s appeal narrows unless gambling, golf or a convention is the point of the visit. Our Las Vegas holidays guide covers the Strip hotels and shows.
Hawaii: six or seven nights at least. The Pacific crossing is a long way to go for a short stay, and the first day or two go on jet lag.
One island or two? Moving between islands costs most of a day: checkout, a short flight, collecting bags and a new check-in. Two islands work from about six nights in Hawaii if you accept that one flight day. The reward is variety, such as city and history on one island and resort beaches on the other. With fewer nights, stay on one island.
A mainland stop: two or three nights. A city stop suits first-time visitors to the West Coast, or anyone who wants a theme park day. Two nights is enough for a taste. Three gives you a full day without a flight at either end.
Added up, those building blocks give three workable lengths:
- 10 to 11 nights: Las Vegas and one island, the simplest twin centre.
- 12 to 14 nights: Las Vegas and two islands, or Las Vegas, a mainland city and one island.
- 13 to 16 nights: all four stops, with the longer end adding beach nights.
Which Hawaiian island: Maui or Oahu?
If you are choosing one island, the decision comes down to what you want from your days. Oahu offers a city beach with history close by. Maui offers resort beaches and big scenic days out.
| Island | Suits | Key sights | Practicalities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oahu | First-time visitors and anyone who wants a city base with beach and history close by. | Waikiki Beach, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head and the North Shore surf beaches. | Pearl Harbor National Memorial is free to enter, with parking at US$7 a day. |
| Maui | Couples, long beach days and scenic driving. | Ka’anapali and Wailea beaches, the Road to Hana and sunrise at Haleakalā. | Haleakalā sunrise (3am to 7am) needs a reservation, released up to 60 days ahead on recreation.gov, with a few more 48 hours before. |
Kauai or the Big Island?
Both can be built into a tailor-made trip. Kauai suits walkers and anyone after a quieter, greener island. The Big Island suits volcanic landscapes and stargazing. Some flights to either island connect in Honolulu, so allow extra travel time when planning the nights.
When is the best time for Las Vegas and Hawaii holidays?
| Months | Las Vegas | Hawaii | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| October to November | Warm days and cooler evenings, comfortable for walking the Strip. | The wetter season starts in October, with more cloud and rain through to April. Hurricane season ends on 30 November. NOAA’s 2026 outlook gives a 70% chance of an above-normal season in the Central Pacific. | Recommended |
| December to March | Mild days, cold nights, pool days not guaranteed. | Humpback whale season runs November to April, peaking January to March. | Best for whale watching |
| April to May | Warm and dry, before the summer heat builds. | Outside hurricane season, with drier weather arriving from May. | Recommended |
| June to September | Very hot, with a July average high of about 40°C. | Hurricane season starts on 1 June. | Hardest combination, and peak-priced months. |
A storm passing near the islands can bring heavy rain, big surf and flight changes. That makes October and November a case for travel insurance with good cancellation cover, not a reason to avoid them. Summer heat is the bigger constraint, because a Grand Canyon day trip or an afternoon on foot in Las Vegas becomes hard work.
What does a Las Vegas and Hawaii holiday cost, and what’s extra?
Our Las Vegas, LA and Hawaii package starts from £2,759pp, based on two sharing in Economy for December 2026 departures. Dates, UK departure airport, cabin and room type all change the price. For how the cost of a trip with several stops builds up, read our explainer on what a multi-centre holiday costs.
Budget for these on-the-ground costs as well:
- Hawaii accommodation tax. The state transient accommodations tax rose from 10.25% to 11% on 1 January 2026, and each county adds its own accommodation tax on top. Ask us at quote stage which taxes are already in your price.
- Resort fees. Many US resort hotels charge a mandatory daily resort fee. A federal rule in force since 12 May 2025 requires hotels to include these fees in the total price they advertise, although government taxes can still be shown separately.
- Days out. Grand Canyon trips from Las Vegas, Road to Hana tours and guided Haleakalā sunrise trips are paid separately, as are shows on the Strip.
- Medical cover. US medical costs are high, so choose a travel insurance policy with a generous medical limit.
Our Las Vegas, LA and Hawaii multi-centre holiday package
Our Las Vegas, LA and Hawaii package runs Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Maui and Oahu, in that order, over 13 nights. It is the one route we currently sell that combines Las Vegas with Hawaii.
Return flights from UK airports are included, along with every flight between stops, including the inter-island flight from Maui to Oahu. Economy and Business Class are both available. The trip is protected under ATOL 10713.
The four hotels are all 4-star:
- The LINQ Hotel + Experience, Las Vegas.
- Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City.
- The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali.
- Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa, Oahu.
The day-by-day itinerary, optional excursions and every departure month are on the package page. Extra nights or a different hotel are quoted as a tailor-made version of the same route.
