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Flights from Hilo to Kauai Island

There are no direct flights from Hilo to Kauai Island. The easiest way is one stop via Honolulu or Kahului, about 3h 08m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 08m
ITOLIHHNL

Hilo to Kauai Island at a glance

Fastest journey3h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Honolulu or Kahului

Best ways to fly from Hilo to Kauai Island

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ITO Honolulu (HNL) LIH
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 08m
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ITO Kahului (OGG) LIH
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 09m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
516 km320 miles
Journey time
3h 08mestimate
Time difference
NoneKauai Island vs Hilo
Currency in Kauai Island
USD
Airports
ITO → LIH

Flights from Hilo to Kauai Island: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Hilo to Kauai Island?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Honolulu and Kahului. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Hilo to Kauai Island?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 516 km.
Where do you change planes between Hilo and Kauai Island?
The best connecting points are Honolulu (HNL) and Kahului (OGG). Hawaiian Airlines flies both legs via Honolulu, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Hilo and Kauai Island?
Hilo: Hilo International Airport (ITO). Kauai Island: Lihue Airport (LIH).

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