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

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Cheap Flights from MCI to LIH starting at $184 One Way, $404 Round Trip

Prices starting at $404 for return flights and $184 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.

Hotel Ideas near Lihue

Airport Hotels near Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$444 nightly
The price is $527 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$527 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,050 reviews)
The resort is beautiful and in a great location for the beach or walking around. The room was comfortable, clean, and well maintained. The staff were all very kind and helpful! The key cards were bracelets which was so helpful for swimming and adventuring. I would recommend a room with an ocean view ...

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

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

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
$303 nightly
The price is $359 total per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
$359 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,443 reviews)
Only stayed 1 night so having the 20% off spa wasn’t useful. Free breakfast or discount at Starbucks would have been more appealing.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
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 Dec 21 to Dec 22
$170 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Huleʻia National Wildlife Refuge ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (386 reviews)
Nice staff. Clean room. Quaint. No complaints.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

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.

Hotels In 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
$213 nightly
The price is $252 total per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
$252 total
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
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! (1,146 reviews)
It’s nice and clean.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
$303 nightly
The price is $359 total per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
$359 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,443 reviews)
Only stayed 1 night so having the 20% off spa wasn’t useful. Free breakfast or discount at Starbucks would have been more appealing.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

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

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$444 nightly
The price is $527 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$527 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,050 reviews)
The resort is beautiful and in a great location for the beach or walking around. The room was comfortable, clean, and well maintained. The staff were all very kind and helpful! The key cards were bracelets which was so helpful for swimming and adventuring. I would recommend a room with an ocean view ...

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
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
$303 nightly
The price is $359 total per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
$359 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,443 reviews)
Only stayed 1 night so having the 20% off spa wasn’t useful. Free breakfast or discount at Starbucks would have been more appealing.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

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

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$444 nightly
The price is $527 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$527 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,050 reviews)
The resort is beautiful and in a great location for the beach or walking around. The room was comfortable, clean, and well maintained. The staff were all very kind and helpful! The key cards were bracelets which was so helpful for swimming and adventuring. I would recommend a room with an ocean view ...

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

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
$459 nightly
The price is $541 total per night from Dec 19 to Dec 20
$541 total
Dec 19 - Dec 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Kalapaki Beach are ...
8/10 Very Good! (558 reviews)
Room was spotless, bed was super comfortable. Always a pleasure to stay here.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

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
$178 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$213 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,190 reviews)
We had a wonderful experience. The grounds around the Kauai Inn were kept immaculate, it was a very family friendly environment, and the staff was absolutely top notch best of the best. The manager went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay and time on the island. All of the staff was ...

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Kauai Inn
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 out of 5
3173 Akahi Street Lihue HI
$147 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Dec 31 to Jan 1
$174 total
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (945 reviews)
Great location, however there was no hair dryer (I had to buy one from Walmart down the street). Check-in time is from 3pm and onwards, but front desk is only open 7am to 2pm. So basically if you run into any non-emergency) issues after checking in, you have to wait until the next morning to resolve ...

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$380 nightly
The price is $451 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$451 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy a 24-hour business center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,121 reviews)
Perfect for our needs and even our wants! Loved the balcony’s and very clean and spacious especially if you have little ones.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

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
$303 nightly
The price is $359 total per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
$359 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,443 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Only stayed 1 night so having the 20% off spa wasn’t useful. Free breakfast or discount at Starbucks would have been more appealing.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

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

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$444 nightly
The price is $527 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$527 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,050 reviews)
The resort is beautiful and in a great location for the beach or walking around. The room was comfortable, clean, and well maintained. The staff were all very kind and helpful! The key cards were bracelets which was so helpful for swimming and adventuring. I would recommend a room with an ocean view ...

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$380 nightly
The price is $451 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$451 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy a 24-hour business center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,121 reviews)
Perfect for our needs and even our wants! Loved the balcony’s and very clean and spacious especially if you have little ones.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

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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