Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Lihue?

Flights from New Orleans to Lihue usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Lihue (LIH).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Lihue?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Lihue: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Lihue pass through?

One-stop flights from New Orleans to Lihue most commonly connect through: • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 33% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 21% of one-stop connections • Los Angeles (LAX) - 21% of one-stop connections • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 13% of one-stop connections Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Lihue?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 51% on the New Orleans to Lihue route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $706 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,429, a difference of $723. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Lihue?

Some of the most popular sights in Lihue are Kalapaki Beach, Nawiliwili Harbor and Nawiliwili Park. These are among the most viewed places in Lihue on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from New Orleans to Lihue?

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Lihue takes 0h 00m, covering 4,262 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to Lihue?

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.

Have flight prices from New Orleans to Lihue changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $542 to $4,139. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from New Orleans to Lihue looking right now?

One-way fares from New Orleans to Lihue are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $743, which is 90% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New Orleans to Lihue?

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 31m, compared with 12h 16m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 12h 50m via Los Angeles (LAX).

What is the time difference between New Orleans and Lihue?

Lihue is 5 hours behind New Orleans (Hawaii-Aleutian Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Lihue Airport (LIH)?

Lihue Airport (LIH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include: · Dollar · Thrifty · Hertz · Budget · Sixt

How much should I expect to pay for a New Orleans to Lihue flight?

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Lihue range from $655 to $921, with an average of $796 over the past 12 months. Anything below $655 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Orleans to Lihue?

United Airlines ($542) and Southwest ($548) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Lihue according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from New Orleans to Lihue?

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) is the most popular layover for the New Orleans to Lihue route. 33% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via LAS.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from New Orleans to Lihue?

Flights via Denver Intl (DEN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $753. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from New Orleans to Lihue which airport offers the shortest layover?

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) had the shortest average connection time for New Orleans to Lihue layovers at 406 minutes over the past 3 months.

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January

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Denver Intl (DEN)

Cheapest • Avg $753 (round-trip)

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS)

Shortest trip • 11h 31m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Lihue

Tue, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 21

7:00 am - 5:04 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

14h 04m1 stop Denver Intl

8:30 pm - 1:36 pmLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

13h 06m1 stop Denver Intl

$542United Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 20

7:00 am - 5:04 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

14h 04m1 stop Denver Intl

8:30 pm - 1:36 pmLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

13h 06m1 stop Denver Intl

$542United Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 21

5:15 am - 4:20 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

15h 05m2 stops Dallas Love Field Oakland

9:10 pm - 1:45 pmLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

12h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$548Southwest

Sat, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 11

6:35 am - 4:20 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

13h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Oakland

9:10 pm - 1:55 pmLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

12h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$548Southwest

Tue, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 21

5:00 am - 5:04 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

16h 04m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

8:30 pm - 1:36 pmLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

13h 06m1 stop Denver Intl

$548United Airlines

Tue, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 21

12:05 pm - 9:30 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

13h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Honolulu

9:10 pm - 1:45 pmLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

12h 35m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$548Southwest

Thu, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 12

7:15 am - 8:22 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

17h 07m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:26 pm - 1:10 pmLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

10h 44m1 stop Los Angeles

$561Delta

Thu, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 12

5:08 pm - 10:38 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

33h 30m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:00 am - 4:05 pmLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

27h 05m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$592Alaska Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18

7:10 pm - 8:22 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

29h 12m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:26 pm - 1:10 pmLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

10h 44m1 stop Los Angeles

$598Delta

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12

5:39 am - 4:10 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

14h 31m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

10:35 pm - 1:47 pmLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

11h 12m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$638American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from New Orleans to Lihue

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

6:14 am - 7:16 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

18h 02m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:45 pm - 12:10 pmLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

10h 25m1 stop Los Angeles

$694Delta

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

5:41 am - 2:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

14h 14m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:25 pm - 9:03 amLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

14h 38m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$699American Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

5:12 am - 7:16 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

19h 04m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:45 pm - 12:10 pmLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

10h 25m1 stop Los Angeles

$714Delta

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

5:12 am - 7:16 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

19h 04m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl

8:45 pm - 12:10 pmLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

10h 25m1 stop Los Angeles

$716Delta

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

5:41 am - 2:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

14h 14m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:25 pm - 10:24 amLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

15h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$796American Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

5:12 am - 7:16 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

19h 04m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:54 pm - 8:08 pmLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

17h 14m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$797Delta

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

5:41 am - 2:55 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

14h 14m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:25 pm - 10:24 amLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

15h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Dallas/Fort Worth

$817American Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

5:05 am - 3:40 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

15h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

1:03 pm - 8:46 amLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

14h 43m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

$869United Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

8:20 am - 3:40 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

12h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

7:35 pm - 2:58 pmLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

14h 23m1 stop Denver Intl

$1,178United Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

8:20 am - 3:40 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-LIH Lihue

12h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

7:35 pm - 2:58 pmLIH Lihue-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

14h 23m1 stop Denver Intl

$1,258United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for New Orleans to Lihue flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Lihue?

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Lihue start at $542. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $655 to $921. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $542 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Lihue?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Lihue, it is 12% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 79% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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When to book flights from New Orleans to Lihue

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Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Lihue?
Flights from New Orleans to Lihue usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Lihue (LIH).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Lihue?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from New Orleans to Lihue:

• Economy Class
• First Class
Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Lihue pass through?
One-stop flights from New Orleans to Lihue most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 13% of one-stop connections

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Lihue?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 51% on the New Orleans to Lihue route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $706 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,429, a difference of $723. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in Lihue?
Some of the most popular sights in Lihue are Kalapaki Beach, Nawiliwili Harbor and Nawiliwili Park. These are among the most viewed places in Lihue on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from New Orleans to Lihue?
A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Lihue takes 0h 00m, covering 4,262 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans to Lihue?
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.
Have flight prices from New Orleans to Lihue changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $542 to $4,139. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from New Orleans to Lihue looking right now?
One-way fares from New Orleans to Lihue are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $743, which is 90% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New Orleans to Lihue?
Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 31m, compared with 12h 16m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 12h 50m via Los Angeles (LAX).
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Lihue?
Lihue is 5 hours behind New Orleans (Hawaii-Aleutian Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Lihue Airport (LIH)?
Lihue Airport (LIH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Thrifty
· Hertz
· Budget
· Sixt
How much should I expect to pay for a New Orleans to Lihue flight?
Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Lihue range from $655 to $921, with an average of $796 over the past 12 months. Anything below $655 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $706 - about $723 less than Friday (51% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Orleans to Lihue trip for January. Fares historically average $478 round-trip in that month - typically $755 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Lihue Airport.
- Kaua'i Palms Hotel
- Marriott's Kauai Lagoons - Kalanipu'u
- Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club

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