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Cheap Flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona

 
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.

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

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Lihue to Kailua-Kona.
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4:50 pm - 5:41 pmLIH-KOA
0h 51mnonstop
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4:10 pm - 8:20 pmKOA-LIH
4h 10m1 stop
$170Alaska Airlines
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Fri, May 16 - Tue, May 20
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8:44 am - 11:36 amLIH-KOA
2h 52m1 stop
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3:20 pm - 6:11 pmKOA-LIH
2h 51m1 stop
$171Alaska Airlines
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Fri, May 16 - Tue, May 20
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4:50 pm - 5:42 pmLIH-KOA
0h 52mnonstop
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2:35 pm - 5:13 pmKOA-LIH
2h 38m1 stop
$175Alaska Airlines
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Sun, May 11 - Sat, May 17
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7:40 am - 10:13 amLIH-KOA
2h 33m1 stop
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10:09 am - 12:37 pmKOA-LIH
2h 28m1 stop
$176Alaska Airlines
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Sun, May 11 - Sat, May 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 5:41 pmLIH-KOA
0h 51mnonstop
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9:40 am - 10:37 amKOA-LIH
0h 57mnonstop
$180Alaska Airlines
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Fri, May 16 - Tue, May 20
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Expert advice for your flight from Lihue to Kailua-Kona

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


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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, Thursday 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 Monday, with Wednesday 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 January, where tickets cost $154 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $283 and $224 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 $176, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$55
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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 $55 for a one-way ticket and $170 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 $184 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?

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, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Kona Intl to Lihue

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Japan Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

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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 9972 reviews
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

Long delay before boarding. By the time I was informed of the delay I was already at the gate.

6.0 GoodJulie, Apr 2025LAX - LIH
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Long delay before boarding. By the time I was informed of the delay I was already at the gate.

One of the worst check-in experiences ever. Apparently, we were overweight and had to completely repack. They tried to charge us an extra $35 per bag on top of the standard checked baggage fee we had already paid in advance. Surprisingly, we managed to fit everything into our carry-ons and stayed under their precious 50-pound limit. (By the way, 23 kg is actually 50.7 lbs, so we couldn’t even go slightly over 50 according to the very unfriendly agent.)

Tight legroom. The breakfast was provided, which was a plus, and okay the taste.

Awful. We got the last seats and they don't recline. We've been on this horrible journey since 6am and won't get to our destination almost a full day later. Oh and no food, either. Never again.

Self check in is not indicated well if you approach Terminal 1 from Terminal 2 Parking

1.5 hour delay boarding plus 1+ hour sitting in plane waiting for ground crew to load luggage and freight, made for 3:00AM arrival in Seattle.

The plane was freezing and no blanquets available unless you buy them. My screen was bad so I couldn’t watch any entertainment.

Great service, great options, flight was bumpy so didn't get second beverage service and everything was communicated very clearly and courteously. No notes: everyone did great! Also loved the fun Hawaiian drink options (non-alcoholic).

While the flight itself was pleasant, the process of checking in was difficult. The line was long and our connection time was but two hours. When we finally got to the Hawaiian agent and told him that we were traveling on Alaskan Airlines, he told us we would need to go to a different terminal. I told him that another Hawaiian Airlines agent had directed us to him. I’m looking at our tickets, he noticed that the Alaskan Airlines flight was to be managed by a second party. He ended admonish us for not telling us so Rather than considering that we might’ve been right in the first place.

Only problem my credit card had over three pending credit card charges for luggages. I hope these charges do not post. I have already contacted my credit card companies.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

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.

Flight delayed. Then left much later than new time. 88 year old dad waiting at Kona airport for ages.

This is my first time flying Hawaiian. It was so disorganized and poorly coordinated, resulting in the most unacceptable delay

The flight from HON to Hilo caused a few problems, but we were helped by the checking agent at Hawaiian Airlines with tech assistance. My wife & I are in our 70's and not QR code savvy. But we are learning.

Boarding was a nightmare. Almost everyone was on group 4 and there was no line people crowded the check in and made things more chaotic than they needed to be.

Hawaiian airlines canceled my flight the night before my a due to weather. This is fine, I know this happens. In the email alerting me to the cancellation they said they would reach out to reschedule. I got this email at dinner time the night before the trip. I didn’t hear back so I called and was on hold for hours, I tried their texting questions option and never heard back. I tried to chat with a representative online, the website says you can chat and have questions answered but there is no link to a chat option anywhere on the site. After hours trying to get someone to communicate with me about the details of the cancellation and my rescheduling options I have up, got the flight refunded and booked a much more expensive last minute flight. Nonexistent customer service, I’ll never fly Hawaiian again.

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