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When you arrive at the Lihue Airport and wish to access the city, there are ground transportation means you can use. First, you can board the airport’s shuttle bus, which frequently operates throughout the day. You can also board a taxi from the airport close to the arrivals area. Finally, you can use shared rides, which can access the airport and get you to your destination conveniently.

Yes, Kona International Airport has parking. Passengers catching flights from the airport can park their vehicles at the airport for extended stays with affordable monthly packages. Therefore, if you are looking forward to boarding a flight from KOA to Lihue, you do not have to worry about leaving your car in insecure parking outside the airport. The airport has you covered.

Lihue Airport serves Lihue City and local towns close to it. You can board a flight from Kailua- Kona to Lihue to access Nawiliwili, Kupolo, Hanamaulu, Kapaia, and Ulu Ko, among others. The towns can be accessed by most ground transportation means such as buses and taxis.

Those arriving late at Lihue Airport can choose to spend the night at the hotels close to the airport. Hotels as close as about 1.2 mi from the airport offer excellent services. Consider getting a taxi from the airport to Kauai Palms Hotel or The Kauai Inn to wind down your day.

Among airlines operating Kailua-Kona to Lihue flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Kailua-Kona and Lihue.

Flights from Kailua-Kona to Lihue usually depart from Kona Intl (KOA) and arrive at Lihue (LIH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kailua-Kona to Lihue:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $148 round-trip via Kahului (OGG), compared to $190 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$60 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 717-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 Passenger/BBJ3 (winglets) variants.

Connecting flights from Kailua-Kona to Lihue most commonly pass through:

• Honolulu (HNL) - 98% of one-stop connections
• Kahului (OGG) - 2% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Kailua-Kona to Lihue route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $164 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $195, a difference of $31. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kailua-Kona to Lihue flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Lihue are Kalapaki Beach, Nawiliwili Harbor and Nawiliwili Park. These are among the most viewed places in Lihue on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kailua-Kona to Lihue:

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 8:56 am
• Latest: departs at 8:32 am and lands at 9:28 am.

The flight takes about 0h 56m.

A nonstop flight from Kailua-Kona to Lihue takes 0h 56m, covering 263 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $149 to $1,007. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kailua-Kona to Lihue are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $84, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Kahului (OGG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 2h 27m, compared with 2h 31m via Honolulu (HNL).

Lihue Airport (LIH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Sixt

Round-trip flights from Kailua-Kona to Lihue range from $169 to $208, with an average of $184 over the past 12 months. Anything below $169 counts as a good deal.