United States Β· 102 miles (164 km)

Honolulu (HNL) to Kauai Island (LIH) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Honolulu (HNL) to Kauai Island (LIH): Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 102 miles (164 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kahului and Kailua-Kona.

Airlines flying nonstop from HNL to LIH

Book HNL to LIH with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

HNL to LIH with one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Kahului (OGG)Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Kailua-Kona (KOA)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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HNL to LIH: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from HNL to LIH?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Honolulu (HNL) to Kauai Island (LIH).

How far is Honolulu from Kauai Island by plane?

Honolulu (HNL) and Kauai Island (LIH) are 102 miles (164 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book HNL to LIH award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does HNL to LIH cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for HNL to LIH with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Honolulu and Kauai Island?

The most direct connections are through Kahului (OGG) and Kailua-Kona (KOA). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Kahului.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.