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Flights from Kauai Island to Hilo
There are no direct flights from Kauai Island to Hilo. 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
Kauai Island to Hilo at a glance
Fastest journey3h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Honolulu or Kahului
Best ways to fly from Kauai Island to Hilo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
LIH Honolulu (HNL) ITO
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines
2Search
LIH Kahului (OGG) ITO
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines
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
- NoneHilo vs Kauai Island
- Currency in Hilo
- USD
- Airports
- LIH → ITO
Flights from Kauai Island to Hilo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kauai Island to Hilo?
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 Kauai Island to Hilo?
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 Kauai Island and Hilo?
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 Kauai Island and Hilo?
Kauai Island: Lihue Airport (LIH). Hilo: Hilo International Airport (ITO).





