Flying from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to Lihue Airport (LIH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Lihue Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 55 minutes.
Flights from KOA to LIH start at 09:32 — the first with Hawaiian Airlines. The last departure is at 09:45 with Hawaiian Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 28 weekly Kona International Airport at Keahole to Lihue Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your KOA to LIH flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Hawaiian Airlines.
Hawaiian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers KOA to LIH flights. An impressive 95.08% of its services on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Lihue Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between KOA and LIH:
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Kahului Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to Lihue Airport (LIH)
C$90 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kona International Airport at Keahole to Lihue Airport flight. Return flights start at C$178. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from KOA to LIH, reserve your trip eight months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Lihue Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from KOA to LIH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Lihue Airport.
Handy information about Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
Kona International Airport at Keahole gets high marks for its on-time performance. 88.63% of flights that take off from KOA arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Kailua-Kona to Kona International Airport at Keahole is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Lihue Airport, check out Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House. It's a quick drive from KOA.
Arriving at Lihue Airport (LIH)
Booking your ride from Lihue Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.