LIH - KOA

$71 Find Cheap Flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Lihue to Kailua-Kona departing on 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Lihue to Kailua-Kona, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Lihue to Kailua-Kona, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$141
Overall average: $223
Southwest
Tue 4/7Tue 4/7
LIH - KOA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$161
Hawaiian Airlines
Wed 4/8Wed 4/15
LIH - KOA • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $141 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $179 (round-trip)
Honolulu (HNL)
Shortest trip • 2h 16m (one-way)
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Lihue to Kailua-Kona

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 7
Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 2:15 pm
LIH
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KOA
5h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 6:05 pm
KOA
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LIH
2h 30m
1 stop
$141Southwest
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 2:35 pm
LIH
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KOA
6h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:35 am - 6:05 pm
KOA
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LIH
6h 30m
1 stop
$146Southwest
Tue, May 26 - Thu, Jun 11
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 9:25 pm
LIH
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KOA
2h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 10:30 am
KOA
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LIH
4h 25m
1 stop
$151Southwest
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 8
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:52 pm - 10:15 pm
LIH
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KOA
4h 23m
1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:57 am
KOA
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LIH
0h 57mnonstop
$152Hawaiian Airlines
Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 24
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 6:05 pm
LIH
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KOA
2h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:35 am - 6:05 pm
KOA
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LIH
6h 30m
1 stop
$156Southwest
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 8
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:52 pm - 8:27 pm
LIH
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KOA
2h 35m
1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:22 pm
KOA
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LIH
2h 32m
1 stop
$157Hawaiian Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:49 am
LIH
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KOA
2h 49m
1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:57 am
KOA
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LIH
0h 57mnonstop
$160Hawaiian Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Sat, Mar 21
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 9:25 pm
LIH
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KOA
2h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:05 am - 2:15 pm
KOA
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LIH
6h 10m
1 stop
$161Southwest
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 8
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 8:27 pm
LIH
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KOA
5h 27m
1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:57 am
KOA
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LIH
0h 57mnonstop
$162Hawaiian Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 8
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:52 pm - 8:27 pm
LIH
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KOA
2h 35m
1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 10:22 pm
KOA
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LIH
2h 32m
1 stop
$168Hawaiian Airlines
Booking Insights

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 Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Kailua-Kona back to Lihue, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Thursday 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 November, where tickets cost $139 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $223 and $214 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $180 on average.

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Expert advice for your flight from Lihue to Kailua-Kona

 
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Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$71
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop 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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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 $71 for a one-way ticket and $141 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Lihue and Kailua-Kona.

  • 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 $190 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 $165 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 $85 or less one-way and $180 or less round-trip.
  • 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

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Tuesday

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Wednesday

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Friday

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

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Direct returns

Kona Intl to Lihue

Monday

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Tuesday

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Wednesday

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Friday

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines

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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 11948 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
Airline reviews

Kayak wouldn’t refund me for a flight I was trying to cancel through Kayak. Alaska airlines said I had to cancel through Kayak. I called the customer service line and they couldn’t refund the flight that I booked through Kayak either. You stole my money. You will be hearing from my lawyer.

2.0 MediocreIan, Feb 2026
ANC - HNL
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Kayak wouldn’t refund me for a flight I was trying to cancel through Kayak. Alaska airlines said I had to cancel through Kayak. I called the customer service line and they couldn’t refund the flight that I booked through Kayak either. You stole my money. You will be hearing from my lawyer.

The bathroom trash container under the sink fell out and was like that long before my flight. The plane smelled of canned fish and floor was Deteriorating

I behave had better flights this one was old and poor

See previous. It was the flight from Honolulu to Kapalua that was cancelled.

Short trip from Honolulu to Kauai. Not a major issue. Only concern was the drop off of the luggage for departure. Only one person handling all of the passengers. She was busting her butt.

Good. Flight was good. Crew was good. Wish they offered coffee refills. Wish I didn’t have to pay for headphones. Otherwise good for a commercial flight.

Should have been forthcoming for reason for delay. Should have been able to check in for seat I'd like.

It was fine. It was a 30 minute flight so there was water or fruit juice and no food. Which was totally fine. The check in, gate and flight crew were all excellent.

I didn’t order food so can’t really say how it was. Overall, it was a great experience.

It was a pleasant experience. Considering we paid over $3000 for first class there really wasn’t anything special about first class. All the seats looked the same and everyone got the same great customer service. The only thing that was different between first class and couch was the drinks and the meal. We wouldn’t waste that much $ on first class on that plane again.

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

The WiFi and crew on the plane were good, however, the boarding experience was awful. I paid for the Choice Preferred and was boarded in group 5 so all overhead storage was full. They found room for our luggage, but further back making getting off the plane a nightmare. Also, we were in row 6 and the seats were extremely uncomfortable. Both my daughter and I had no leg room and couldn’t wait to get off the plane.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

Delayed and cancelled flights were hard and very stressful, both ways!

I always love flying Hawaii and I have nothing to add

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

Everything was great and smooth. Given the short flight there was no entertainment but the rating does not give this option. My first flight with Hawaiian was a success all around.

Very accommodating on flight changes when something came up. Definitely felt a notch above other airlines.

Love you guys are so friendly and kind and wonderful

Hawaiian airlines has awful customer service. Told me to keep a flight I wasn’t boarding, instead of rebooking me under two separate reservations, which caused my whole reservation to be canceled. Major issues with leadership and management. The staff at Hilo was reluctant to give me a refund, so I had to by a first class ticket in order to get on a flight the same time as my partner. The blame was pointed at me without sincere apology until the supervisor came out, who also apparently had no authority to refund me. Still waiting on correspondence from the airline days later.

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

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