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Flight deals from Lihue to Kona

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Lihue Airport to Kona Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $221. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kailua-Kona.$95 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Lihue on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $95, select.
Kailua-Kona.$95 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Lihue on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $95, select.
Kailua-Kona.$95 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Lihue on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $95, select.
Kailua-Kona.$95 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Lihue on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $95, select.
Kailua-Kona.$95 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Lihue on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $95, select.
Kailua-Kona.$118 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Lihue on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.
Kailua-Kona.$118 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jul.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Lihue on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $118, select.
Kailua-Kona.$122 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Lihue on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $122, select.
Kailua-Kona.$126 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Lihue on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $126, select.
Kailua-Kona.$128 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Lihue on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $128, select.
Kailua-Kona.$128 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Lihue on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $128, select.
Kailua-Kona.$128 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Lihue on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $128, select.
Kailua-Kona.$128 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Lihue on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $128, select.
Kailua-Kona.$131 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Lihue on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $131, select.
Kailua-Kona.$147 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Lihue on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $147, select.
Kailua-Kona.$210 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Lihue on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From $210, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Lihue to Kona

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lihue to Kona flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from $147
Jul
from $95
Aug
from $95
Sep
from $95
Oct
from $95
Nov
from $122
Dec
from $95
Jan
from $128
Feb
from $128
Mar
from $128
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Direct flights from Lihue to Kona

Lihue to Kona: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Lihue to Kailua-Kona below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kona.

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Lihue to Kailua-Kona: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$95
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time54 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week29

Finding cheap flights from Lihue to Kona: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Lihue to Kona is $189. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
54 minutes is the average flight time from Lihue to Kona.
United, Alaska Airlines and Japan Airlines fly direct from Lihue to Kona.
As of June 2026, there are 29 flights per week flying from Lihue to Kona.
The cheapest month to fly from Lihue to Kona is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lihue Airport to Kona Airport on Tuesday, 18 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 54 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kona but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kailua-Kona is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Kona.

Travelling from Lihue Airport (LIH) to Kona Airport (KOA): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Lihue Airport to Kona Airport is 50 minutes.

  • Kailua-Kona's timezone is UTC-10, which is the same as Lihue.

  • There are six Lihue Airport to Kona Airport flights every week.

  • Your LIH to KOA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Travelling to Kailua-Kona (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a breeze with Alaska Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Lihue Airport to Kona Airport.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines on this route.

  • With a dependable 91.67% of services arriving as scheduled, Hawaiian Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LIH to KOA flights.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lihue Airport to Kona Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LIH and KOA:

    • San Francisco International Airport

    • Honolulu International Airport

    • Maui Kahului Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lihue Airport (LIH) to Kona Airport (KOA)

  • Right now, $95 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lihue Airport to Kona Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $189. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from LIH to KOA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Lihue Airport to Kona Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LIH to KOA.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Lihue Airport to Kona Airport.

Handy information about Lihue Airport (LIH)

  • LIH's address is 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.

  • Lihue Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 86% of flights that depart LIH reach their destination without delay.

  • Central Lihue to Lihue Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Expect a journey time of about 10 minutes when using public transport.

  • Need a handy hotel close to LIH? If you're catching an early flight from Lihue Airport to Kona Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Kona Airport (KOA)

  • Consider checking in to Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House after arriving from your Lihue Airport to Kona Airport flight. It's a quick drive from KOA and a great option if you want to get some rest right away.

  • Travel at your own pace with a Kona Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and find adventure across Kailua-Kona and beyond.

  • To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Kona Airport about one week in advance.

When to fly to Kona Airport (KOA)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Lihue Airport to Kona Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Kailua-Kona. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • Before locking in your flight from Lihue Airport to Kona Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kailua-Kona, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LIH to KOA in January. Temperatures average between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.

Explore more of the United States

  • Kailua-Kona is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona, a visit to Honolulu will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.

Plan the rest of your trip from Lihue to Kailua-Kona

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