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$70 Find Cheap Flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona

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Cheap Flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona (LIH-KOA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lihue to Kailua-Kona

Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 10:40 amLIH-KOA
2h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:55 pm - 9:25 pmKOA-LIH
2h 30m1 stop
$108Southwest
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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 19
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 10:40 amLIH-KOA
4h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 6:15 pmKOA-LIH
2h 35m1 stop
$130Southwest
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Sun, Sep 28 - Tue, Sep 30
Southwest Logo
7:05 pm - 9:20 pmLIH-KOA
2h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:30 am - 2:40 pmKOA-LIH
3h 10m1 stop
$134Southwest
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Sat, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 29
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7:55 pm - 10:13 pmLIH-KOA
2h 18m1 stop
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4:08 pm - 7:27 pmKOA-LIH
3h 19m1 stop
Sat, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 29
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 6:10 pmLIH-KOA
6h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 9:20 pmKOA-LIH
5h 40m1 stop
$150Southwest
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Sat, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 29
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4:35 pm - 5:28 pmLIH-KOA
0h 53mnonstop
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1:23 pm - 3:50 pmKOA-LIH
2h 27m1 stop
Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Sep 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 10:13 pmLIH-KOA
2h 18m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:49 am - 9:45 amKOA-LIH
0h 56mnonstop
$155Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 18
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 5:22 pmLIH-KOA
0h 53mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:51 am - 9:50 amKOA-LIH
0h 59mnonstop
$157Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 8
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 1:44 pmLIH-KOA
3h 14m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:55 amKOA-LIH
0h 55mnonstop
$160Hawaiian Airlines
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Sun, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 1
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 5:28 pmLIH-KOA
0h 53mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:49 am - 9:45 amKOA-LIH
0h 56mnonstop
$165Alaska Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Lihue to Kailua-Kona

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


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Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines' 20-minute bag guarantee ensures quick baggage claim or compensation.


Alaska's Wine Flies Free program allows free wine case check-in for Mileage Plan members.

Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian offers priority check-in for inter-island flights, saving time for short-haul travelers.


Hawaiian Airlines' carry-on policy allows one personal item and one full-size bag per passenger.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Lihue to Kailua-Kona flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lihue to Kailua-Kona?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Lihue to Kailua-Kona, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Kailua-Kona back to Lihue, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lihue to Kailua-Kona?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona is September, where tickets cost $144 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $224 and $223 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Lihue to Kailua-Kona?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $185, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$70
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
Flight from Lihue to Kailua-Kona

When to book flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lihue to Kailua-Kona based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona

  • Where can I relax at Lihue Airport as I wait for my flight?

    Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge at the airport where you can relax and get some work done before departure. You can access the lounge by paying at the door, purchasing a day pass, or getting annual membership. The Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club Lounge is located at Gate 5 of the main terminal.

  • What are the means of transport available at the Kailua-Kona Airport?

    You can access off-site car rental facilities with free shuttle services from the airport. Some available car hire companies include Alamo, Avis, Budge, Dollar, Hertz, and Thrifty. You can also take the Heel-On Bus Transit Agency, located between Terminals 1 and 2 outside the airport exit. The Speed shuttle counter is located in the baggage claim area, where you can book a shared ride to multiple destinations throughout the island.

  • Can I find sleeping accommodation at Kailua-Kona Airport?

    Multiple hotels near the airport offer sleeping accommodations to tourists where you can stay overnight in case of late arrivals. Some of these hotels include the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, about 6.9 miles from the airport, the Royal Kona Resort, located about 8.3 miles from the airport and the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona which is about 7.8 miles from the airport.

  • Can I travel with my pet through Lihue Airport?

    You must provide your pet’s original Health Certificate and the Neighbor Island Inspection Permit when you present your pet for inspection at Lihue Airport. A Kaua’i Humane Society Representative will meet your pet(s) at the terminal to complete the assessment. The pet relief areas are located south of baggage claim A near the large trees, outside the terminal, and opposite gates 7 and 8 in the sterile area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Lihue to Kailua-Kona?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lihue to Kailua-Kona was $70 for a one-way ticket and $108 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Lihue and Kailua-Kona?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Lihue to Kailua-Kona?

    On your way to Kailua-Kona, you’ll fly out from Lihue. You’ll be landing at Kona Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Lihue to Kailua-Kona?

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Lihue to Kailua-Kona flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Lihue to Kailua-Kona?

    The Boeing 717-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lihue to Kailua-Kona flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Lihue and Kailua-Kona, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Lihue to Kailua-Kona?

    There are nonstop flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $188 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $149 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Lihue to Kailua-Kona?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kailua-Kona from Lihue is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kailua-Kona with an airline and back to Lihue with another airline. Booking your flights between Lihue and KOA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Lihue to Kailua-Kona?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kailua-Kona from Lihue up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Lihue to Kailua-Kona

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $80 or less one-way.
  • Once you land at Kailua-Kona (KOA), you can visit the Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center located at the main terminal, which celebrates the life of Hawaii’s first Astronaut, Ellison, who died aboard the challenger mission. You will also learn about the history of manned space flights, physics, and daily space lives through videos and exhibits.
  • You are recommended to be at Lihue Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure time, so you get enough time to park and get through the security checkpoints. You can also apply for pre-check to escape the long lines at the airport.
  • There is an escape room at Lihue Airport (LIH) open to your teenagers, where they can play and solve puzzles while you wait at the airport. They will be required to be escorted by an adult while they play at the Kauai Escape room.
  • If you are traveling as a disabled person through Lihue Airport, make it known so that any special services or equipment you may need may be provided. Porter services and motorized wheelchairs are available on request. Text telephones are in the car rental area and the central lobby.
  • You don’t have to worry about where to leave your car at Lihue Airport when you drive yourself. The airport offers long-term parking options where you are required to book in advance so that on the trip day, all you will have to do is drop your car. The long-term parking spot is in the cell phone waiting area, next to the car rental facilities.

Prefer to fly direct from Lihue to Kailua-Kona?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Lihue to Kona Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Lihue Airport to Kona Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lihue to Kona Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

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Direct returns

Kona Intl to Lihue

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Lihue to Kailua-Kona

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lihue to Kailua-Kona. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Lihue to Kailua-Kona? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Terrible. Would never fly again. Took them several hours to prepare the plane and and reached my destination 4 hours late.

2.0 MediocreMariah, Aug 2025SEA - HNL
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Terrible. Would never fly again. Took them several hours to prepare the plane and and reached my destination 4 hours late.

Our boarding was delayed due to two flat tires, but I appreciate the focus on safety. I also appreciated the additional offerings for drinks which never happened before except on Hawaiian Airlines. The hospitality is fantastic! Glad I upgraded to premium seats for the extra leg room as I was getting frustrated when the person in front of me was very restless and kept shifting. Otherwise, it was a fantastic experience.

Had to sit and wait to get off the plane for closeto a hour. My son also flying to a different destination that day also had like a 2.5 hr delay

Tickets we booked together in January became two different connecting flights. VERY PISSED a about this and a terrible start to our bucket list vacation

Could not check in online - had to get boarding passes at the ticket counter and our daughter got bumped off our connecting flight. NOT OK!

I needed more space to sleep on an overnight flight.

Our flight time was drastically changed which caused us to lose a day of vacation

Wonderful respectful staff for a short flight late at night...lots of considerations all met!

Flight was delayed which led to missed connection, but rebooked on a more direct flight at the last minute and arrived in Juneau on time with all our luggage. Little stressful and our family seating got split, but it all worked out in the end.

Only issue was the 2 hr delay after an 8 hr layover. Very long day.

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

The flight was very smooth and the landing was AMAZING! I have flight anxiety and it didnt peak once! :) Thank you to the pilots and crew!!

It’s great, I’ve always fly & ride with Hawaiian Airlines going Inter island or to the mainland.

Hawaiian Airlines staff is always professional & quick & easy check in & boarding process

Bar code for checking luggage and boarding pass didn't work. Had to stand in long customer service line. Passengers at Oahu should be aware the Terminal for Hawaiian Air requires travel by shuttle. Budget an extra 20-30 minutes to get from the main terminal to the remote terminal.

Checking baggage at Honolulu was a real mess. No signs directing where to go.

No tv’s. Had to walk 45 minutes to connect to next flight. Couldn’t get dinner as a result. Ended up eating pretzels until I felt sick.

Overall a great experience. The starlink internet was amazing addition.

They cancelled our flight and one after and then crammed everyone on a late flight. Refused to give us a meal voucher because the delay was less than 3 hours. In the end the delay was 4 hours. No reason was ever given for the cancelled flights. Fly Southwest!

There was mention of a complimentary magazine but none were in the seat pockets. The flight is short so understandable not having food or a snack.

unexpected $120 charge to sit next to my wife on an isle seat in the economy section. Looks like there pre-assigning us both on the middle seat was intentional - leaving the isle seat next to my wife open at $120 was a ploy to make more money. Not good business.

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