Are most flights from Kauai long-haul or short-haul?

Historically, most flights from Kauai are long-haul. Approximately 90% of flights from this origin are categorized as long-haul. Short-haul flights account for about 8% of the routes, while medium-haul flights make up the remaining 2% of connections, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Kauai?

Based on historical data, the United States typically offers the cheapest flight destinations from Kauai. For instance, Kahului in the United States has a median price of $119. Other countries like Canada, with destinations such as Vancouver, show a median price of $452. French Polynesia, including Mo'orea, has a median price of $608, while Japan, with Okinawa Island, averages $616. Mexico, with Mexico City, typically has a median price of $740, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

When are flights from Kauai at their lowest price?

Historically, flights from Kauai are typically at their lowest price in January, with an average price of $521. This represents a significant saving of 34% compared to the annual median average price of $788. February is also a cost-effective month for travel, with an average price of $535. These trends are based on historical data across the trailing quarter.

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Honolulu
United States • 2026-10-20
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$68
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United States • 2026-12-02
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United States • 2026-12-14
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United States • 2026-11-11
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Flights from Kauai: Overview

Insights for flights from Kauai

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Kauai, the most frequently discounted destination from Kauai is Honolulu. Other popular routes recently include flights to Manila and Tokyo, indicating a demand for both regional and international travel.

The route mix from Kauai is overwhelmingly long-haul, with 90% of routes falling into this category. Short-haul flights account for 8% of routes, while medium-haul flights make up only 2%.

Only 26.3% of recent fares from Kauai are for direct flights, indicating that connecting flights are the more common option for travelers departing from this origin.

Travelers from Kauai can reach 99 unique cities across 22 countries, based on recent fare data over the last 90 days. The vast majority of these destinations are within the United States, accounting for 99% of recent fares. Other countries, such as the Cook Islands and the Philippines, represent a very small share of the available routes.

For those seeking cheap flights from Kauai, the most affordable fares right now start at $131 to Kahului. You can also find flights to Honolulu starting at $133, and fares to Oakland are available from $310.

Most popular airlines from Kauai

Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

United Airlines

Delta Air Lines

American Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Fiji Airways

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kauai soon

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LIH - Austin

Kauai (LIH) - Austin (AUS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$658

$525

One-way

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LIH - Tucson

Kauai (LIH) - Tucson (TUS)

American Airlines

$633

$507

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LIH - Tokyo

Kauai (LIH) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$576

$658

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LIH - Manila

Kauai (LIH) - Manila (MNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$837

$1,044

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Kauai

San Diego

TOP

United States • Nov 2026

from

$325

Washington, D.C.

TOP

United States • Mar 2027

from

$608

Phoenix

TOP

United States • Jan 2027

from

$365

Atlanta

TOP

United States • Nov 2026

from

$636

London

TOP

United Kingdom • Oct 2026

from

$1,506

Cartagena

TOP

Colombia • Oct 2026

from

$1,457

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Kauai

-32%

LIH - Milan

$1,075 → $733

-20%

LIH - Austin

$658 → $525

-20%

LIH - Tucson

$633 → $507

-13%

LIH - Atlanta

$558 → $484

Popular Airports from Kauai

Kauai airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Wed - Thu

Flights from LIH are cheapest on Wednesday and Thursday, with fares as low as $64.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$61 direct / ~$118 roundtrip

The most affordable flights from LIH are to Honolulu and Kahului, both in the United States.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines

Full-service carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Kauai.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months ahead often results in lower prices for flights from LIH.

📅 Cheapest travel period

May - Jun

Flights from LIH tend to be cheaper in May and June.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Kahului

Flights from Lihue to Kahului currently start at $131.

Kauai main airports to depart from

Lihue (LIH)

Cheapest

Lihue Airport is ideal for travelers seeking direct access to Kauai's attractions and inter-island connections.

📍 ~24 km from Kauai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$145

Airports nearby Kauai used as alternative

Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)

United States • Jun 2027

91% AI deal score

$4,295

$2,363

Save $1,932

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From LIH

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Orlando

United States • Nov 2026

91% AI deal score

$2,611

$1,843

Save $768

United Airlines

Business Class

From LIH

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Toronto

Canada • Feb 2027

90% AI deal score

$3,745

$2,063

Save $1,682

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From LIH

Elite

New Orleans

United States • Jun 2027

90% AI deal score

$4,368

$2,427

Save $1,941

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From LIH

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Philadelphia

United States • Nov 2026

90% AI deal score

$2,655

$1,955

Save $700

United Airlines

Business Class

From LIH

Elite

Los Angeles

United States • Dec 2026

90% AI deal score

$2,019

$1,398

Save $621

United Airlines

Business Class

From LIH

Elite

San Diego

United States • Oct 2026

90% AI deal score

$2,347

$1,514

Save $833

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From LIH

Elite

Atlanta

United States • Dec 2026

89% AI deal score

$2,353

$1,866

Save $487

United Airlines

Business Class

From LIH

Elite

Chicago

United States • Oct 2026

88% AI deal score

$1,999

$1,594

Save $405

United Airlines

Business Class

From LIH

Elite

Orlando

United States • Jun 2027

88% AI deal score

$4,084

$2,580

Save $1,504

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From LIH

Elite

San José

Costa Rica • Feb 2027

87% AI deal score

$3,863

$2,277

Save $1,586

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Booking Flights from Kauai: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Kauai have offered median prices under $400. For example, flights to Kahului typically cost around $119, and Kailua flights are generally priced at $120. Other affordable options include Honolulu at a median of $137 and Hilo at $151. Destinations like San Francisco ($257), Long Beach ($319), Sacramento ($328), and San Jose ($343) also fall within this price range, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Kauai is connected to a broad network of 99 unique cities across 22 countries. The vast majority of these connections, approximately 99%, are within the United States. Other countries, such as the Cook Islands and the Philippines, represent a very small share of the remaining connections, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, most flights from Kauai frequently go to Honolulu in the United States. Other popular international destinations include Manila in the Philippines and Tokyo in Japan. These destinations represent some of the most common routes for travelers departing from Kauai, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

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Flights from Kauai: Overview

Insights for flights from Kauai

The route mix from Kauai is overwhelmingly long-haul, with 90% of routes falling into this category. Short-haul flights account for 8% of routes, while medium-haul flights make up only 2%.

Only 26.3% of recent fares from Kauai are for direct flights, indicating that connecting flights are the more common option for travelers departing from this origin.

Most popular airlines from Kauai

Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

United Airlines

Delta Air Lines

American Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Fiji Airways

Sun Country Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Kauai soon

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LIH - Austin

Kauai (LIH) - Austin (AUS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$658

$525

One-way

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

LIH - Tucson

Kauai (LIH) - Tucson (TUS)

American Airlines

$633

$507

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LIH - Tokyo

Kauai (LIH) - Tokyo (NRT)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$576

$658

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LIH - Manila

Kauai (LIH) - Manila (MNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$837

$1,044

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Kauai

San Diego

TOP

United States • Nov 2026

from

$325

Washington, D.C.

TOP

United States • Mar 2027

from

$608

Phoenix

TOP

United States • Jan 2027

from

$365

Atlanta

TOP

United States • Nov 2026

from

$636

London

TOP

United Kingdom • Oct 2026

from

$1,506

Cartagena

TOP

Colombia • Oct 2026

from

$1,457

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Kauai

-32%

LIH - Milan

$1,075 → $733

-20%

LIH - Austin

$658 → $525

-20%

LIH - Tucson

$633 → $507

-13%

LIH - Atlanta

$558 → $484

Popular Airports from Kauai

Kauai airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Wed - Thu

Flights from LIH are cheapest on Wednesday and Thursday, with fares as low as $64.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$61 direct / ~$118 roundtrip

The most affordable flights from LIH are to Honolulu and Kahului, both in the United States.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines

Full-service carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Kauai.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months ahead often results in lower prices for flights from LIH.

📅 Cheapest travel period

May - Jun

Flights from LIH tend to be cheaper in May and June.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Kahului

Flights from Lihue to Kahului currently start at $131.

Kauai main airports to depart from

Lihue (LIH)

Cheapest

Lihue Airport is ideal for travelers seeking direct access to Kauai's attractions and inter-island connections.

📍 ~24 km from Kauai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$145

Airports nearby Kauai used as alternative

Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)

Daniel K. Inouye International is the primary international hub for the Hawaiian Islands, offering the widest variety of carriers.

Costa Rica • Feb 2027

87% AI deal score

$3,863

$2,277

Save $1,586

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Booking Flights from Kauai: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Kauai

Today’s best flight deals from Kauai

Flights from Kauai: Overview

Insights for flights from Kauai

Most popular airlines from Kauai

Last-minute flights going from Kauai soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Kauai

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Kauai

Popular Airports from Kauai

Kauai airport insights

Wed - Thu

From ~$61 direct / ~$118 roundtrip

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines

8+ months in advance

May - Jun

Watch fares to Kahului

Kauai main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Kauai used as alternative

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Booking Flights from Kauai: Frequently Asked Questions

Which destinations from Kauai are under 400 USD?

How many cities is Kauai connected to?

Where do most flights from Kauai go?

Are most flights from Kauai long-haul or short-haul?

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Kauai?

When are flights from Kauai at their lowest price?

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Most popular destinations to fly from Kauai

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Kauai

Popular Airports from Kauai

Kauai airport insights

Wed - Thu

From ~$61 direct / ~$118 roundtrip

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines

8+ months in advance

May - Jun

Watch fares to Kahului

Kauai main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Kauai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Kauai

Best Elite deals from Kauai

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Booking Flights from Kauai: Frequently Asked Questions

Which destinations from Kauai are under 400 USD?

How many cities is Kauai connected to?

Where do most flights from Kauai go?

Are most flights from Kauai long-haul or short-haul?

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Kauai?

When are flights from Kauai at their lowest price?

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