Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Private charter · LIH → KOA

Lihue to Kailua-Kona

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

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Lihue to Kailua-Kona, door to door faster.

Skip the ferry and the airline connection. Littlebird flies you direct from Lihue Airport in Lihue to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole in Kailua-Kona, 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
LIHLihueKOAKailua-Kona
LIH → KOA263 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 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

Arriving 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

When you land

Things to do in Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona is the main town on the Big Island’s dry, sunny west coast, a former royal retreat where King Kamehameha I spent his final years. Today it is the island’s visitor hub, with a seawall town of shops, restaurants and historic sites, and the luxury resorts of the Kohala Coast stretch along the lava fields to the north. Tourism, Kona coffee, ocean sports, real estate and astronomy support jobs drive the economy, and the town is famous among endurance athletes as the home of the Ironman World Championship.

  1. 01

    Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park

    South of Kona, this restored place of refuge preserves a royal compound, a massive stone wall, carved wooden images and calm tidepools along the shore.

  2. 02

    Kealakekua Bay

    A marine life conservation district where clear water and coral reefs attract snorkelers and spinner dolphins, with a monument marking where Captain Cook died.

  3. 03

    Manta ray night snorkel

    Evening boat trips bring snorkelers and divers to spots off the Kona coast where manta rays feed on plankton drawn in by the lights.

  4. 04

    Hulihee Palace

    On Alii Drive in the heart of town, this former vacation home of Hawaiian royalty displays furniture and artifacts from the monarchy era.

  5. 05

    Kona coffee farms

    Small farms on the slopes above Kona grow the famous coffee, and many offer tours and tastings of beans grown in volcanic soil.

  6. 06

    Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area

    North on the Kohala Coast, this long white-sand beach is often ranked among the finest in Hawaii, with good swimming in calm conditions.

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Questions

Lihue to Kailua-Kona flights

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

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

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

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

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

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

Return flight

Kailua-Kona to Lihue

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