Cheap flights from MCI to LIH (Kansas City Intl. to Lihue)

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Cheap Flights from MCI to LIH starting at $279 One Way, $523 Round Trip

Prices starting at $523 for return flights and $279 for one-way flights to Lihue were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$523 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$523
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $523 found 7 hours ago
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$528 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$528
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $528 found 7 hours ago
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$529 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$529
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $529 found 7 hours ago
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$540 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$540
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $540 found 7 hours ago
Thu, Jan 7 - Sun, Jan 17
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$541 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$541
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Thu, Jan 7 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Sun, Jan 17, priced at $541 found 5 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Lihue

Airport Hotels near Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$354 nightly
The price is $420 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$420 total
May 18 - May 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,185 reviews)
Lot's of unforeseen charges. Checked out late and never was told there would be a charge of $200 if I didn't check out on time. Front desk just said it was fine. Had to find out by seeing my card charged

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$144 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$170 total
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kauai Museum and Nawiliwili Harbor are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (662 reviews)
It was very clean and everything was stalked. Staff was amazing and always available. There are adorable kitties around the area such as mango which make the stay phenomenal. Definitely recommend and plenty of parking!!

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Kauai Inn

Kauai Inn

3 out of 5
2430 Hulemalu Road Lihue HI
$236 nightly
The price is $280 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$280 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,339 reviews)
Breakfast offering was below average. Ate elsewhere.

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

Kauai Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$354 nightly
The price is $420 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$420 total
May 18 - May 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,185 reviews)
Lot's of unforeseen charges. Checked out late and never was told there would be a charge of $200 if I didn't check out on time. Front desk just said it was fine. Had to find out by seeing my card charged

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$144 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Jun 4 to Jun 5
$170 total
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kauai Museum and Nawiliwili Harbor are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (662 reviews)
It was very clean and everything was stalked. Staff was amazing and always available. There are adorable kitties around the area such as mango which make the stay phenomenal. Definitely recommend and plenty of parking!!

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

3.5 out of 5
3-5920 Kuhio Hwy Lihue HI
$236 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$281 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,388 reviews)
The Hilton Hawaiian Garden is perfect for anyone going. Perfectly central and the most beautiful walking path along the ocean. The staff amazing, friendly, and accommodating. The Tiki Bar, delicious, upbeat, and a great place to have a cocktail and watch the sunset. Two pools and a great place for ...

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Lihue Hotels With Airport Transportation

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
$314 nightly
The price is $373 total per night from May 28 to May 29
$373 total
May 28 - May 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,560 reviews)
There was lots of construction, difficult to get to room. Also, the "resort fee" and needing to pay for parking was unexpected, and added considerably to the price. These should be stated up front. Room was very nice, nice location.

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$354 nightly
The price is $420 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$420 total
May 18 - May 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,185 reviews)
Lot's of unforeseen charges. Checked out late and never was told there would be a charge of $200 if I didn't check out on time. Front desk just said it was fine. Had to find out by seeing my card charged

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club

Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club

4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$367 nightly
The price is $436 total per night from May 15 to May 16
$436 total
May 15 - May 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Kauai Museum ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (573 reviews)
The entrance to the hotel property is beautiful! Several attendants on hand to immediately assist with luggage. The walkway to the front desk is absolutely beautiful and relaxing. The room was beautiful with a stunning view of the ocean and mountains from our balcony. The AC worked perfectly. The ...

Reviewed on May 3, 2026

Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Lihue Hotels

Kauai Inn

Kauai Inn

3 out of 5
2430 Hulemalu Road Lihue HI
$236 nightly
The price is $280 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$280 total
May 31 - Jun 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,339 reviews)
Breakfast offering was below average. Ate elsewhere.

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

Kauai Inn
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 out of 5
3173 Akahi Street Lihue HI
$141 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$168 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (987 reviews)
It was great the stay and looking forward coming back again

Reviewed on May 2, 2026

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$252 nightly
The price is $299 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$299 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy laundry facilities, concierge services, and tennis courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,193 reviews)
Excellent facilities. Very friendly and flexible staff. great location. Highly recommend

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Banyan Harbor Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Lihue

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
$314 nightly
The price is $373 total per night from May 28 to May 29
$373 total
May 28 - May 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,560 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, waterslide, playground, on the beach

Travelers say...
There was lots of construction, difficult to get to room. Also, the "resort fee" and needing to pay for parking was unexpected, and added considerably to the price. These should be stated up front. Room was very nice, nice location.

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$354 nightly
The price is $420 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$420 total
May 18 - May 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,185 reviews)
Lot's of unforeseen charges. Checked out late and never was told there would be a charge of $200 if I didn't check out on time. Front desk just said it was fine. Had to find out by seeing my card charged

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$252 nightly
The price is $299 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$299 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy laundry facilities, concierge services, and tennis courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,193 reviews)
Excellent facilities. Very friendly and flexible staff. great location. Highly recommend

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Banyan Harbor Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

MCI to LIH Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
MCI Address & GPS
Address:
601 Brasilia Avenue
Kansas City MO, 64153
United States
IATA Code:
MCI
Longitude:
-94.719925
Latitude:
39.293807
Time Zone:
America/Chicago
LIH Address & GPS
Address:
3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6
Kauai Island HI, 96766
United States
IATA Code:
LIH
Longitude:
-159.349445
Latitude:
21.978204
Time Zone:
Pacific/Honolulu

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from MCI to LIH?
Traveling from MCI to Lihue Airport (LIH)? Breaking up the trip is your one and only option as there are currently no airlines that fly nonstop on this route. However, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines offer the nearest thing — a flight with just a single stopover.
What is the shortest flight from MCI to Lihue Airport?
It takes a while to fly from Kansas City Intl. Airport (MCI) to LIH — in fact, 10 hours and 17 minutes at least. But your time in your seat doesn't need to be a strain. Be prepared and come with the basics like a few toiletries and a pillow.
How many hours flight from MCI to LIH?
From MCI to LIH, you'll be sitting in your seat for about 10 hours and 19 minutes. Keep yourself amused during the lengthy plane ride by watching movies, doodling in your sketchbook or chilling out to your favorite tunes. Don't forget to stretch those legs every so often.
What airlines have the most flights from Kansas City Intl. Airport to Lihue Airport?
Do a little shopping, pick up a doughnut, go for a wander around .... Airport stopovers don't have to be dull! If you're heading between Kansas City and Kauai, you won't be able to fly direct. Get ready to make at least one stop somewhere.

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