Lihue, Hawaii

Private charter · KOA → LIH

Kailua-Kona to Lihue

263 miles, about 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

Photo: Christopher P. Becker aka Polihale at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

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The trip

Kailua-Kona to Lihue, door to door faster.

Skip the ferry and the airline connection. Littlebird flies you direct from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole in Kailua-Kona to Lihue Airport in Lihue, 263 miles in about 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
263 mi
Flight
1 hr 30 min
Airports
4
Passengers
Up to 5
KOAKailua-KonaLIHLihue
KOA → LIH263 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 30 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers50 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Kailua-Kona

Airports in Kailua-Kona

  • KOA

    Major airport

    Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole

    Kailua-Kona · PHKO

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    11,000 ft

Arriving Lihue

Airports in Lihue

  • LIH

    Major airport

    Lihue Airport

    Lihue, Kauai · PHLI

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    6,500 ft

  • BKH

    Commercial airport

    Barking Sands Airport

    Kekaha · PHBK

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    6,002 ft

  • HPV

    Regional airport

    Princeville Airport

    Hanalei

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,560 ft

When you land

Things to do in Lihue

Lihue is the county seat of Kauai and the island’s commercial center, home to its main airport, Nawiliwili Harbor and the government offices, shopping and hospitals that serve the whole island. The town grew up around sugar plantations, and that heritage remains visible at sites such as Kilohana and Grove Farm. Tourism now drives most of the economy, along with agriculture, the Pacific Missile Range Facility on the west side and a population of second-home owners drawn by the island’s rural, unhurried character.

  1. 01

    Waimea Canyon State Park

    Called the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, this deep red-rock gorge on the island’s west side offers lookouts and trails along its rim.

  2. 02

    Na Pali Coast

    These towering green sea cliffs on Kauai’s northwest shore can be seen by boat, helicopter or the challenging Kalalau Trail, which requires a permit beyond the first stretch.

  3. 03

    Wailua River State Park

    North of Lihue, guided kayak trips paddle up the river to a hike to Secret Falls, and Opaekaa Falls can be seen from a roadside lookout.

  4. 04

    Kauai Museum

    In downtown Lihue, this museum traces the island’s geology, Native Hawaiian culture and plantation history through artifacts and photographs.

  5. 05

    Kilohana Plantation

    This 1930s plantation estate offers a restored mansion with shops and a restaurant, a scenic railway through orchards and an evening luau.

  6. 06

    Poipu Beach

    On the sunny south shore, Poipu’s sheltered beach offers calm swimming and snorkeling, and endangered Hawaiian monk seals often rest on the sand.

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Questions

Kailua-Kona to Lihue flights

How long is a private flight from Kailua-Kona to Lihue?

About 1 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 263 miles direct.

Which airports do flights from Kailua-Kona to Lihue use?

You can depart from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) and arrive at Lihue Airport (LIH), Barking Sands Airport (BKH), or Princeville Airport (HPV). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Kailua-Kona to Lihue cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Kailua-Kona and Lihue?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Lihue back to Kailua-Kona are priced the same way.

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