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

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Cheap Flights from MCI to LIH starting at $234 One Way, $456 Round Trip

Prices starting at $456 for return flights and $234 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, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$456 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$456
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 12 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Wed, Aug 19, priced at $456 found 3 days ago
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$462 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$462
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 18 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $462 found 3 days ago
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$467 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$467
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 18 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $467 found 3 days ago
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$487 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$487
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 18 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $487 found 3 days ago
Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 16
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$490 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$490
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 12 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $490 found 3 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
$514 nightly
The price is $610 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$610 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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! (1,261 reviews)
"We booked an ocean view room and it did not disappoint. Waking up to that view was one of the perks. Loved that the airport was close, but you will hear airplanes overhead occasionally. If you’re in your room, the sound will be faint. There were a lot of dining options and it was also easy to get ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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
$147 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$175 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
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! (790 reviews)
"Very quaint place in a real neighborhood. Not a chain hotel feel. Don’t miss the museum quality exhibition in the lobby, the brewery next block and great pop up restaurant close by."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
$290 nightly
The price is $344 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$344 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,133 reviews)
"For a four star hotel... the pool in particular was run down. There are traffic cones around the pool deck, spots where the tiles in the pool are chipped, and the handrail into the hot tub is wobbly. On the bright side, the bed was super comfy, and I enjoyed doing the yoga on the beach that is included ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
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
$514 nightly
The price is $610 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$610 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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! (1,261 reviews)
"We booked an ocean view room and it did not disappoint. Waking up to that view was one of the perks. Loved that the airport was close, but you will hear airplanes overhead occasionally. If you’re in your room, the sound will be faint. There were a lot of dining options and it was also easy to get ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
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
$245 nightly
The price is $291 total per night from Aug 5 to Aug 6
$291 total
Aug 5 - Aug 6
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! (1,486 reviews)
"Excellent customer service, great cottages excellent views what more could you ask for"

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

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

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$147 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$175 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
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! (790 reviews)
"Very quaint place in a real neighborhood. Not a chain hotel feel. Don’t miss the museum quality exhibition in the lobby, the brewery next block and great pop up restaurant close by."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
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
$290 nightly
The price is $344 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$344 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,133 reviews)
"For a four star hotel... the pool in particular was run down. There are traffic cones around the pool deck, spots where the tiles in the pool are chipped, and the handrail into the hot tub is wobbly. On the bright side, the bed was super comfy, and I enjoyed doing the yoga on the beach that is included ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 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
$514 nightly
The price is $610 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$610 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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! (1,261 reviews)
"We booked an ocean view room and it did not disappoint. Waking up to that view was one of the perks. Loved that the airport was close, but you will hear airplanes overhead occasionally. If you’re in your room, the sound will be faint. There were a lot of dining options and it was also easy to get ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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
$415 nightly
The price is $493 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$493 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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 Kalapaki Beach and Nawiliwili Harbor ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (588 reviews)
"Hard to go wrong in Hawaii. Staff was a hit & a miss."

Reviewed on Jul 7, 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
$243 nightly
The price is $289 total per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
$289 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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! (1,406 reviews)
"Room was kept clean and towels well provided. We requested a change in room upgrade because the Superior King was too small and time worn. The aircon unit was really loud but we managed to sleep through it because we were always exhausted at the end of the day. But the positive things about this ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

Kauai Inn
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 out of 5
3173 Akahi Street Lihue HI
$138 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$164 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$239 nightly
The price is $284 total per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
$284 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
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! (1,238 reviews)
"Staff was great. Our AC was not working on a hot July!! They did come and replace it the next day. Responsive. Our ceiling leaked when someone showered. They came to check right away but needs more research to resolve."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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
$290 nightly
The price is $344 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$344 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,133 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"For a four star hotel... the pool in particular was run down. There are traffic cones around the pool deck, spots where the tiles in the pool are chipped, and the handrail into the hot tub is wobbly. On the bright side, the bed was super comfy, and I enjoyed doing the yoga on the beach that is included ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 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
$514 nightly
The price is $610 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$610 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
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! (1,261 reviews)
"We booked an ocean view room and it did not disappoint. Waking up to that view was one of the perks. Loved that the airport was close, but you will hear airplanes overhead occasionally. If you’re in your room, the sound will be faint. There were a lot of dining options and it was also easy to get ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$239 nightly
The price is $284 total per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
$284 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
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! (1,238 reviews)
"Staff was great. Our AC was not working on a hot July!! They did come and replace it the next day. Responsive. Our ceiling leaked when someone showered. They came to check right away but needs more research to resolve."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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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