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Flight from Oakland to Lihue

Flights from California to Kaua'i: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to Kaua'i 
ToddFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesOAK-LIHJul 2024
Used to love Alaska but they stoped direct flights from Oakland. Southwest non-stop departure times mare not as convenient which is why we chose Hawaiian for this trip to Kauai .
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesOAK-LIHFeb 2024
Most food and snacks are an extra charge. But the price of the flight makes that inconvenience worth it
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLAX-LIHFeb 2024
Show up early! I didnt know it was international terminal.. and AirTags!

FAQs for booking flights from California to Kaua'i

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Kaua'i?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Kaua'i.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Kaua'i?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to Kaua'i is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Kaua'i?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from California to Kaua'i with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Kaua'i?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to Kaua'i up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to Kaua'i?

    Alaska Airlines connects California to Kaua'i with 37 flights per week. Hawaiian Airlines also offers 37 flights per week, while United Airlines follows with 16 flights per week.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Kaua'i?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Kaua'i is Lihue Airport (LIH), with an average flight price of $261.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Kaua'i?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kaua'i is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $395. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $523 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kaua'i?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Kaua'i is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $210 on average. Morning departures are around 3% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kaua'i is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $448.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Kaua'i?

    The cheapest ticket to Kaua'i from California found in the last 72 hours was to Lihue, at $185 round-trip. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Lihue (LIH) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $185.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Kaua'i?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to Kaua'i is December, when tickets cost $329 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and November, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $875 and $857 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Kaua'i?

    To get a below average price on the flight from California to Kaua'i, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to Kaua'i?

    From California, there are direct flights to Kaua'i from 6 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Los Angeles, with 127 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to Kaua'i are there each day?

    There are around 32 direct flights from within California to Kaua'i every day. Most flights (59%) depart in the morning.

  • How many direct flights to Kaua'i are there each week?

    Each week there are around 223 direct flights from within California to Kaua'i. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to Kaua'i?

    An average nonstop flight from California to Kaua'i takes 9h 01m, covering a distance of 2569 miles. The shortest route is Oakland (OAK) to Lihue (LIH) with an average flight time of 5h 25m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to Kaua'i each week?

    There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Kaua'i. Instead, there are 223 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Los Angeles.

  • What is the most popular destination in Kaua'i?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Lihue (100% of total searches to Kaua'i).

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Recent round-trip flight deals

4/21Mon
nonstopAlaska Airlines
5h 30mOAK-LIH
5/1Thu
nonstopAlaska Airlines
5h 15mLIH-OAK
$258
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nonstopAlaska Airlines
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5h 15mLIH-SMF
$258
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5h 52mSFO-LIH
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8h 09mLIH-SFO
$268
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9h 25mSAN-LIH
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7h 50mLIH-SAN
$268
8/19Tue
nonstopHawaiian Airlines
5h 30mSMF-LIH
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nonstopHawaiian Airlines
5h 10mLIH-SMF
$274
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9h 10mLIH-SFO
$277
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5/13Tue
1 stopSouthwest
7h 20mLIH-SAN
$286
9/16Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 40mSFO-LIH
9/21Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 15mLIH-SFO
$294
5/26Mon
nonstopHawaiian Airlines
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6/4Wed
nonstopHawaiian Airlines
5h 20mLIH-OAK
$298

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nonstopAlaska Airlines
5h 50mSMF-LIH
4/6Sun
nonstopAlaska Airlines
5h 10mLIH-SMF
$386
4/2Wed
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nonstopHawaiian Airlines
5h 15mLIH-OAK
$448
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multi-stopHawaiian Airlines
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$456
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nonstopAmerican Airlines
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4/9Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
5h 39mLIH-LAX
$468
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multi-stopSouthwest
12h 25mSAN-LIH
4/8Tue
multi-stopSouthwest
7h 20mLIH-SAN
$473
4/3Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
6h 19mLAX-LIH
4/9Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 19mLIH-LAX
$478
4/3Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 57mSFO-LIH
4/7Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 11mLIH-SFO
$482
4/3Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 53mSFO-LIH
4/7Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
5h 11mLIH-SFO
$501

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