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Flights from Honolulu, Oahu to Lihue, Kauai

Nonstop flights from Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Lihue, Kauai (LIH) take about 42m (163 km). Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $73 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Honolulu, Oahu to Lihue, Kauai

Carriers on HNL–LIH according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Southwest Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Alaska Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Honolulu, Oahu to Lihue, Kauai fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $73 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$13930 Oct 2026 · Southwest Airlines—
Nov 2026$7317 Nov 2026 · Southwest Airlines—
Jan 2027$7818 Jan 2027 · Alaska Airlines—
Jun 2027$855 Jun 2027 · Alaska Airlines—

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Fares were close across the months we saw: $73 for November 2026, $78 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Honolulu, Oahu to Lihue, Kauai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Honolulu, Oahu to Lihue, Kauai flights

How long is the flight from Honolulu, Oahu to Lihue, Kauai?
A nonstop flight from Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Lihue, Kauai (LIH) takes about 42m, covering 163 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Honolulu, Oahu from Lihue, Kauai by air?
The great-circle distance between Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Lihue Airport is 163 km (101 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Honolulu, Oahu to Lihue, Kauai?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the HNL–LIH route include Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Honolulu, Oahu to Lihue, Kauai cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on HNL–LIH was $73 USD with Southwest Airlines (nonstop), departing 17 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu, Oahu to Lihue, Kauai?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $73 one-way, against $139 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Honolulu, Oahu to Lihue, Kauai?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Lihue, Kauai visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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