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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 5:00 pm and lands at 5:54 pm.

The flight takes about 54m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Lihue to Kailua-Kona takes 54m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona range from $170 to $220, with an average of $195 over the past 12 months. Anything below $170 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $184 round-trip via Honolulu (HNL), compared to $215 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.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $141 to $1,363. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x 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 $75, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

Kona Intl Airport (KOA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz
• Sixt

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

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $165 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $349, a difference of $184.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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.

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

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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.