Travelling from Kona Airport (KOA) to Lihue Airport (LIH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Kona Airport to Lihue Airport is 55 minutes.
Kailua-Kona and Lihue share the same timezone, UTC-10.
There are six Kona Airport to Lihue Airport flights each week to choose from.
To ensure you get on your KOA to LIH flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Alaska Airlines is your gateway to discovering Lihue (and maybe even some other great corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Kona Airport to Lihue Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines on this route.
Alaska Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for KOA to LIH flights, with 88.68% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kona Airport to Lihue Airport. These are the top stopovers between KOA and LIH:
San Francisco International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
Maui Kahului Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kona Airport (KOA) to Lihue Airport (LIH)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kona Airport to Lihue Airport flight is £50. A round-trip fare right now is £108. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from KOA to LIH, book your journey two months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kona Airport to Lihue Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from KOA to LIH.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kona Airport to Lihue Airport.
Handy information about Kona Airport (KOA)
Kona Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from KOA arrive at their destination as scheduled 86% of the time.
Kona Airport is around 11 kms (7 miles) from central Kailua-Kona. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your flight from Kona Airport to Lihue Airport off to a stress-free start. Just a short drive from KOA, book a night at Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House and be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Lihue Airport (LIH)
If you're getting in on a late Kona Airport to Lihue Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near LIH:
Hit the road running by picking up a Lihue Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and explore beyond Lihue's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Lihue Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Lihue Airport (LIH) to central Lihue
LIH is located at 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.
Lihue Airport is roughly 3 kms (2 miles) from central Lihue. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 10 minutes.
When to fly to Lihue Airport (LIH)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Kona Airport to Lihue Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Lihue. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Kona Airport to Lihue Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Lihue, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 28ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 18ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from KOA to LIH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Lihue, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 4,827 kms (3,000 miles) west to Honolulu to check off its top sights. From Pacific Ocean to Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour, there's plenty to keep you on the go.