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

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Cheap Flights from MCI to LIH starting at $261 One Way, $519 Round Trip

Prices starting at $519 for return flights and $261 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.

Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$519 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$519
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 24 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Thu, Aug 27, priced at $519 found 3 days ago
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$520 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$520
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 24 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Thu, Aug 27, priced at $520 found 3 days ago
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$525 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$525
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 24 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Thu, Aug 27, priced at $525 found 3 days ago
Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 11
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$531 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$531
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 6 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Fri, Sep 11, priced at $531 found 1 day ago
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Aug 27
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$535 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$535
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 24 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Thu, Aug 27, priced at $535 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
$484 nightly
The price is $575 total per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
$575 total
Jun 13 - Jun 14
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! (1,215 reviews)
"Beautiful resort and friendly staff!"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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 Jul 3 to Jul 4
$170 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Kauai Museum are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (730 reviews)
"our room was very clean. the two bedroom cottage was nice for our family of four. we stayed just one night before we flew back to the mainland after a two week vacation on the north shore. I wish we had dedicated a few more days to stay in the Kauai Palms and explore the south shore and Waimea Canyon, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Kauai Inn

Kauai Inn

3 out of 5
2430 Hulemalu Road Lihue HI
$228 nightly
The price is $270 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$270 total
Jun 30 - Jul 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! (1,377 reviews)
"We stayed one night before the Napali excursion. The property seemed pretty, but the main disadvantage is the roosters. They start screaming at 3:30 am and it’s not possible to sleep. AT ALL. The conditioner is very loud, so we had to turn it off, so it was very humid to sleep. Horrible night, so ..."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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
$484 nightly
The price is $575 total per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
$575 total
Jun 13 - Jun 14
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! (1,215 reviews)
"Beautiful resort and friendly staff!"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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
$228 nightly
The price is $271 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$271 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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! (1,426 reviews)
"Great staff service. There were some parts under reparations or renewals I believe. There is bit actually "private" beach but it was close and calm water. Parking was not included (25 USD). I felt that as a scam to be honest."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 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
$144 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Jul 3 to Jul 4
$170 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Kauai Museum are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (730 reviews)
"our room was very clean. the two bedroom cottage was nice for our family of four. we stayed just one night before we flew back to the mainland after a two week vacation on the north shore. I wish we had dedicated a few more days to stay in the Kauai Palms and explore the south shore and Waimea Canyon, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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
$291 nightly
The price is $346 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$346 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
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)
"We were not aware of the construction. Then the bartender asked us about a “discount card,” which we knew nothing about. It was supposed to be presented to us at check in. Not sure we will return."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 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
$484 nightly
The price is $575 total per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
$575 total
Jun 13 - Jun 14
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! (1,215 reviews)
"Beautiful resort and friendly staff!"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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 Jun 14 to Jun 15
$493 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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 Kalapaki Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (580 reviews)
"Fantastic property. Perfectly maintained with beautiful people and great gardens. The restaurants have excellent food and hosts. A nice sandy beach to watch the local surfers do their thing."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 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
$228 nightly
The price is $270 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$270 total
Jun 30 - Jul 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! (1,377 reviews)
"We stayed one night before the Napali excursion. The property seemed pretty, but the main disadvantage is the roosters. They start screaming at 3:30 am and it’s not possible to sleep. AT ALL. The conditioner is very loud, so we had to turn it off, so it was very humid to sleep. Horrible night, so ..."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Kauai Inn
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 out of 5
3173 Akahi Street Lihue HI
$140 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Jun 20 to Jun 21
$166 total
Jun 20 - Jun 21
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! (996 reviews)
"Centrally located in the island and easy to get around the island lots of fun thank you tip top"

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$263 nightly
The price is $312 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$312 total
Jun 14 - Jun 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! (1,206 reviews)
"Property was in good condition only problem is you cannot sleep at night because rooms are near highway and loud noises comes while sleeping."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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
$291 nightly
The price is $346 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$346 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
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...
"We were not aware of the construction. Then the bartender asked us about a “discount card,” which we knew nothing about. It was supposed to be presented to us at check in. Not sure we will return."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 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
$484 nightly
The price is $575 total per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
$575 total
Jun 13 - Jun 14
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! (1,215 reviews)
"Beautiful resort and friendly staff!"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$263 nightly
The price is $312 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$312 total
Jun 14 - Jun 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! (1,206 reviews)
"Property was in good condition only problem is you cannot sleep at night because rooms are near highway and loud noises comes while sleeping."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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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