Flights to Kauai: Lihue Airport (LIH) Routes & Deals
All commercial flights to Kauai land at Lihue Airport (LIH) on the east side. You can fly nonstop from several mainland cities or hop over from Honolulu and Maui in about 30 minutes.
Nonstop flights to Kauai (LIH)
Nonstops serve Lihue from Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), San Diego, Phoenix, San Jose, Sacramento and other West Coast cities. Alaska (which absorbed Hawaiian in 2026) runs the most routes, and United, American and Delta fly from LAX. Alaska's Oakland and Portland nonstops have seasonal gaps. Southwest adds limited seasonal Saturday LAX service (summer 2026).
Island-hopper flights from Honolulu and Maui
Hawaiian (now part of Alaska Air Group) and Southwest run frequent short hops from Honolulu (HNL) to Lihue, most under 40 minutes. Hawaiian also connects Kahului, Maui (OGG). Southwest's Maui to Lihue nonstop ends with its March 2027 schedule.
Lihue Airport (LIH) guide
LIH is small and open-air. Rental-car counters are a short walk or shuttle away, and you can reach Kapaa or Poipu within 30 minutes.
When are flights to Kauai cheapest?
Fares typically drop in the shoulder months (late April to May, September to early December). Booking two to four months ahead usually beats last-minute prices.
Nonstop routes to Lihue (LIH)
| Route | Duration | Airlines (Oct 2026) | Typical fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Kauai | ~5h 45m nonstop | American, Delta, United, Alaska | from $320 |
| San Francisco (SFO) to Kauai | ~5h 30m nonstop | United, Alaska | from $340 |
| Seattle (SEA) to Kauai | ~6h 10m nonstop | Alaska, Delta | from $360 |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) to Kauai | ~6h 15m nonstop | Delta | from $390 |
| Honolulu (HNL) to Kauai | ~35m island hop | Hawaiian (Alaska), Southwest | from $60 |
| Kahului, Maui (OGG) to Kauai | ~50m island hop | Hawaiian (Alaska); Southwest through early 2027 | from $70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Lihue Airport (LIH) is the only commercial airport on Kauai; every visitor flight lands there.
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