Honolulu to Kauai Island HNL → LIH
Honolulu International Airport (HNL) → Lihue Airport (LIH)
The cheapest return found recently is $153 with Southwest Airlines, 25 Nov – 30 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $97 with Southwest Airlines, 3 Nov, found yesterday.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $153 to $154.
Cheapest return found recently
$153
25 Nov – 30 Nov · Southwest Airlines
Honolulu International Airport (HNL) → Lihue Airport (LIH)
Leaves 9:50 a.m. · Return leaves 7:10 p.m. · 5 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$178
22 Nov – 27 Nov · Southwest Airlines
Honolulu International Airport (HNL) → Lihue Airport (LIH)
Leaves 8:45 p.m. · Return leaves 7:10 p.m. · 1 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$153 25 Nov – 30 Novfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$152 28 Oct – 2 Novfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $124 to $299.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 28 Oct to 26 Nov, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold 5-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 25 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
7 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct – 2 Nov | $152 | Southwest Airlines | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) → Lihue Airport (LIH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 26 Nov | $155 | Southwest Airlines | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) → Lihue Airport (LIH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 30 Nov | $153 | Southwest Airlines | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) → Lihue Airport (LIH) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 30 Nov | $153 | Alaska Airlines | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) → Lihue Airport (LIH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
October 2026 is the cheapest month — from $152.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $91 to $108.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$97
3 Nov · Southwest Airlines
Honolulu International Airport (HNL) → Lihue Airport (LIH)
Leaves 8:45 p.m. · 45 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$97
3 Nov · Southwest Airlines
Honolulu International Airport (HNL) → Lihue Airport (LIH)
Leaves 8:45 p.m. · 45 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$97 3 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip
$73 17 Novfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 24 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $59 to $112.
24 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 30 Oct to 17 Nov, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 3 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | $139 | Southwest Airlines | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) → Lihue Airport (LIH) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 3 Nov | $97 | Southwest Airlines | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) → Lihue Airport (LIH) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 13 Nov | $97 | Alaska Airlines | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) → Lihue Airport (LIH) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 17 Nov | $73 | Southwest Airlines | Honolulu International Airport (HNL) → Lihue Airport (LIH) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $73.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Honolulu to Kauai Island
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 25 Nov – 30 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 3 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Honolulu to Kauai Island?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 43% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $267 | $228 | +76% | 10 |
| 7–13 days | $220 | $152 | +45% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $152 | $124 | Cheapest seen | 17 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 42% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (24 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $117 | $97 | +72% | 17 |
| 7–13 days | $108 | $94 | +59% | 21 |
| 14–29 days | $70 | $59 | +3% | 21 |
| 90–179 days | $68 | $68 | Cheapest seen | 7 |
| 180+ days | $85 | $85 | +25% | 16 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 25 Nov – 30 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work