Cheap flights from JFK to LIH (John F. Kennedy Intl. to Lihue)

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Cheap Flights from JFK to LIH starting at $266 One Way, $532 Round Trip

Prices starting at $532 for return flights and $266 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.

Tue, Jan 5 - Thu, Feb 4
JFK
New York
LIH
Kauai
$532 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$532
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 5 from New York to Kauai, returning Thu, Feb 4, priced at $532 found 21 hours ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9
JFK
New York
LIH
Kauai
$532 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$532
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 4 from New York to Kauai, returning Mon, Nov 9, priced at $532 found 1 day ago
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
JFK
New York
LIH
Kauai
$538 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$538
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 19 from New York to Kauai, returning Wed, Aug 26, priced at $538 found 4 hours ago
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
JFK
New York
LIH
Kauai
$543 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$543
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 19 from New York to Kauai, returning Wed, Aug 26, priced at $543 found 4 hours ago
Mon, Jan 25 - Wed, Feb 3
JFK
New York
LIH
Kauai
$553 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$553
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 25 from New York to Kauai, returning Wed, Feb 3, priced at $553 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
$484 nightly
The price is $575 total per night from Jun 6 to Jun 7
$575 total
Jun 6 - Jun 7
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! (1,203 reviews)
"Beautiful property. The rooms were large and clean. The pool is huge. Walking around the property and seeing the gardens is amazing. The only problem was the Luau staff at the hotel. They were very rude and would yell at you to get out of the way, and you were not allowed to stand on your walk back ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 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
$142 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
$168 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
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! (720 reviews)
"Budget option and you get what you pay for. Room is small and there’s not really anywhere to store clothes or your items. Brilliant if you want a place to come back to at night and will spend most of your day out as the room is clean and location is great. Would definitely recommend if you’re there ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Kauai Inn

Kauai Inn

3 out of 5
2430 Hulemalu Road Lihue HI
$229 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$272 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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 ...
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 6 to Jun 7
$575 total
Jun 6 - Jun 7
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! (1,203 reviews)
"Beautiful property. The rooms were large and clean. The pool is huge. Walking around the property and seeing the gardens is amazing. The only problem was the Luau staff at the hotel. They were very rude and would yell at you to get out of the way, and you were not allowed to stand on your walk back ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 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! (1,417 reviews)
"Not too happy that I paid for the hotel and then had to pay a resort fee and a parking fee.. tourism has destroyed Hawaii and made it the United States cash cow.. it’s ruining everyone’s time here. Unnecessary fees for everything."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 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
$142 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
$168 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
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! (720 reviews)
"Budget option and you get what you pay for. Room is small and there’s not really anywhere to store clothes or your items. Brilliant if you want a place to come back to at night and will spend most of your day out as the room is clean and location is great. Would definitely recommend if you’re there ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 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
$298 nightly
The price is $354 total per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$354 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
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! (1,557 reviews)
"Hotel was nice enough. Directions to our room were not clear at all. Staff talked too fast, too quiet, marked up a map in a sloppy, not helpful way so we roamed the property before having to ask for help. Construction made access to our room with heavy bags challenging as they had to be carried up ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 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 6 to Jun 7
$575 total
Jun 6 - Jun 7
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! (1,203 reviews)
"Beautiful property. The rooms were large and clean. The pool is huge. Walking around the property and seeing the gardens is amazing. The only problem was the Luau staff at the hotel. They were very rude and would yell at you to get out of the way, and you were not allowed to stand on your walk back ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 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 10 to Jun 11
$493 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
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! (579 reviews)
"Everything was amazing. The room had the beach view as expected, was clean, and all staff were very kind!"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 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
$229 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$272 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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 ...
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 15 to Jun 16
$166 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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
$231 nightly
The price is $274 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$274 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! (1,203 reviews)
"The property was very well maintained. Staff were friendly and helpful. We had an ocean view from our lanai. The pool was nice and easily accessible. Located in a somewhat central location for island travel. We would stay here again."

Reviewed on May 29, 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
$298 nightly
The price is $354 total per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$354 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
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! (1,557 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Hotel was nice enough. Directions to our room were not clear at all. Staff talked too fast, too quiet, marked up a map in a sloppy, not helpful way so we roamed the property before having to ask for help. Construction made access to our room with heavy bags challenging as they had to be carried up ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 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 6 to Jun 7
$575 total
Jun 6 - Jun 7
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! (1,203 reviews)
"Beautiful property. The rooms were large and clean. The pool is huge. Walking around the property and seeing the gardens is amazing. The only problem was the Luau staff at the hotel. They were very rude and would yell at you to get out of the way, and you were not allowed to stand on your walk back ..."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$231 nightly
The price is $274 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$274 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! (1,203 reviews)
"The property was very well maintained. Staff were friendly and helpful. We had an ocean view from our lanai. The pool was nice and easily accessible. Located in a somewhat central location for island travel. We would stay here again."

Reviewed on May 29, 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.

JFK to LIH Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
JFK Address & GPS
Address:
JFK Airport
New York NY, 11430
United States
IATA Code:
JFK
Longitude:
-73.78817
Latitude:
40.642335
Time Zone:
America/New_York
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 JFK Airport to Lihue Airport?
Flying from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to LIH means you'll need to swap planes. But hey — it's not all bad. Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines offer flights with just one easy stopover.
What is the shortest flight from JFK Airport to LIH?
Move around the cabin, take a nap and keep hydrated. They're just a few smart things to do during your New York to Kauai trip. The fastest possible flight time is 12 hours and 44 minutes, so remember to follow these steps to keep jet lag at bay.
How many hours flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Lihue Airport (LIH)?
Don't be apprehensive about the 12 hours and 47 minutes that you'll be in the air between JFK and LIH. It may be a lengthy journey, but a couple of movies, a captivating novel and a decent rest will help make the time cruise by.
What airlines have the most flights from JFK Airport to Lihue Airport?
If you want to find an airline that operates direct flights from JFK Airport to LIH, it's not going to happen. You'll need to book a flight with at least one stopover to get to Kauai.

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