Cheap flights from Vancouver to Kauai Island Lihue

Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Lihue

When you're flying from Vancouver to Lihue, Hawaii, you'll be taking off from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and landing in Kauai Island's Lihue Airport (LIH). WestJet is the only Canadian airline that offers direct flights to Lihue. Their service, however, is seasonal. Flights start during November's first week, then the season is finished by the end of April. The trip covers 4,390 km and its airtime is roughly 7 hours. Try using Skyscanner's Price Alert tool to stay up-to-date on the cheapest airfares.

Inside: Vancouver International Airport

Following behind Toronto's Pearson Airport, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is Canada's second busiest airport. Hosting around 22.3 million passengers every year, it's a busy facility with three active terminals: Domestic, International, and South.

YVR offers a large range of restaurant, shops, and other amenities. So, if you have time before your flight to Kauai Island's Lihue Airport, it's definitely worth exploring. The stores range from duty-free to designer, and there is a scattering of ATMs and currency exchange counters throughout the airport.

If you're hungry, YVR is one of the best Canadian airports to be departing from. Not only does this airport offer a wide selection of dining options, but their restaurants and cafés must follow a "street pricing" policy. Essentially, YVR's food vendors can't price items at higher values than they would inside Vancouver itself.

Check-In: Vancouver International Airport

For international travellers, WestJet advises that you arrive 120 minutes before your airplane's scheduled departure time. Vancouver's flights to the USA leave from Gate E, which is located inside its international terminal. Travelling to Lihue, Hawaii will require a valid Canadian passport. Additional photo ID may be requested by US Customs.

What to Expect When Landing in Lihue

With its two paved runways, Lihue International Airport (LIH) is a tiny airport by international standards. But there is a unique aspect to LIH's design concept--it's mostly open-air. Indeed, the airport hardly has any walls. Check-in procedures are even done outside.

Once you exit the airport, a taxi or a rental car will bring you to your chosen hotel.

Hawaii is also a considerably warmer place, since its climate is far more tropical. During the year, Lihue's average temperature is about 15°C warmer than in Vancouver. That means, you should pack shorts and sandals in your carry-on bag.