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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating Lihue to Kailua-Kona 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 Lihue and Kailua-Kona.

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

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 Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $181 round-trip via Honolulu (HNL), compared to $210 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.

Most connecting flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona pass through Honolulu (HNL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Lihue to Kailua-Kona route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $170 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $295, a difference of $125. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

A nonstop flight from Lihue to Kailua-Kona takes 0h 54m, covering 263 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:59 pm and lands at 5:53 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:02 pm and lands at 5:56 pm.

The flight takes about 0h 54m.

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 $961. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Lihue to Kailua-Kona are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $78, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Kona Intl Airport (KOA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Thrifty
· Budget
· Hertz
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona range from $165 to $210, with an average of $190 over the past 12 months. Anything below $165 counts as a good deal.