The average price of a 7-day trip to Saipan is $2,063 for a solo traveler, $3,705 for a couple, and $6,946 for a family of 4. Saipan hotels range from $91 to $415 per night with an average of $192, while most vacation rentals will cost $200 to $620 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sentani Airport (DJJ) are between $744 and $1,565 per person for economy flights and $2,335 to $4,911 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $61 to $131 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Saipan, MP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to DJJ and stay in a Saipan hotel:
- January 15th to April 8th (except the weeks of January 22nd and March 12th)
- May 7th to July 15th
- October 22nd to December 9th (except the week of November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Saipan is usually mid May.
Average Saipan Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Saipan for a week is $1,544-$3,340($221-$477 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $131 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $427 to $1,283 for economy
Lodging: $115 to $190 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Saipan for a week is $3,032-$6,104($433-$872 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $262 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $854 to $2,566 for economy
Lodging: $115 to $190 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $122 to $150 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Saipan for a week is $4,586-$11,080($655-$1,583 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $524 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,708 to $5,132 for economy
Lodging: $230 to $380 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $195 to $240 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Saipan
How cheap can you make a vacation to Saipan? The cheapest trip to Saipan is about $112 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $81.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Saipan for a week is $785-$2,312($112-$330 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $427 to $1,283 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $91 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Saipan for a week is $1,450-$4,078($207-$583 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $854 to $2,566 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $91 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Saipan for a week is $2,840-$8,156($406-$1,165 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,708 to $5,132 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $182 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Saipan cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Saipan Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Saipan.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Saipan for a week is $3,209-$12,330($458-$1,761 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $110 to $288 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,281 to $3,618 for first class
Lodging: $193 to $415 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,116 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Saipan for a week is $5,260-$17,964($751-$2,566 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $220 to $576 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,562 to $7,236 for first class
Lodging: $193 to $415 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $620 to $1,116 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Saipan for a week is $10,520-$32,580($1,503-$4,654 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $440 to $1,152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,124 to $14,472 for first class
Lodging: $386 to $830 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $992 to $1,674 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Saipan Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Saipan is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Saipan due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Saipan Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Saipan hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Saipan.
Flight Costs to Saipan
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,565 average in mid July to a low of $744 in mid May. Median flight price is $205. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Saipan our data includes 19 originating airports, and 25 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Saipan from an airport like Logan International (BOS) in Boston, MA (the United States) for an average $7,737 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Wamena (WMX) in Wamena (Indonesia) at an average of just $109.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Saturday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Saipan, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $821, so you can easily save about 110% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Saipan can easily cost $520 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $34 per person. Private tours can cost $1034 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.