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

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Cheap Flights from MCI to LIH starting at $247 One Way, $485 Round Trip

Prices starting at $485 for return flights and $247 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 16 - Wed, Sep 23
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$485 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$485
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $485 found 6 days ago
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Nov 3
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$494 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$494
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $494 found 5 days ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$498 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$498
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $498 found 6 days ago
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Nov 3
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$499 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$499
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $499 found 5 days ago
Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 11
MCI
Kansas City
LIH
Kauai
$509 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$509
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 2 from Kansas City to Kauai, returning Wed, Nov 11, priced at $509 found 2 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 3 to Jul 4
$610 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
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! (1,239 reviews)
"We enjoyed our visit. The room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. We visited both of the restaurants. Great food!"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 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
$157 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$186 total
Jul 12 - Jul 13
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! (762 reviews)
"I loved that I got to use the lockbox to check in after hours!"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 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
$312 nightly
The price is $370 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$370 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"The Outrigger is a must stay! From the rooms, amenities, and food, we enjoyed every moment staying there. We will definitely be staying there next time we visit Kauai."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 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 3 to Jul 4
$610 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
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! (1,239 reviews)
"We enjoyed our visit. The room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. We visited both of the restaurants. Great food!"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 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 Jul 26 to Jul 27
$291 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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! (1,455 reviews)
"This hotel saved our trip only because the room itself was clean, well-maintained and we needed it only for spending the night. However, for the price we paid I would find something better if I would know. Our overall experience was a frustrating rollercoaster due to inaccurate descriptions and strange ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

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
$312 nightly
The price is $370 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$370 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"The Outrigger is a must stay! From the rooms, amenities, and food, we enjoyed every moment staying there. We will definitely be staying there next time we visit Kauai."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 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.

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
$312 nightly
The price is $370 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$370 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"The Outrigger is a must stay! From the rooms, amenities, and food, we enjoyed every moment staying there. We will definitely be staying there next time we visit Kauai."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 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 3 to Jul 4
$610 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
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! (1,239 reviews)
"We enjoyed our visit. The room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. We visited both of the restaurants. Great food!"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 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 6 to Jul 7
$493 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (586 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds and beach view and stay on Kalapakī Bay. Helpful staff all with the Aloha Spirit. Many great restaurants and coffee shops close by. Room had a balcony with a gorgeous view of the pool, beach and bay. Hotel provided many activities for all ages."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 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
$241 nightly
The price is $286 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$286 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
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! (1,388 reviews)
"It was an awesome stay with breakfast,they have movie nights,entertainment and even a swimming pool and laundry facility.staff was awesome. They even give you a complimentary bottle of wine.it was just an overall excellent stay.rooms were very clean"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 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 1 to Jul 2
$164 total
Jul 1 - Jul 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! (1,000 reviews)
"This place was pretty nice . I enjoyed my stay ."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$223 nightly
The price is $265 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$265 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (1,229 reviews)
"Floor and shower tub are dirty. Circuit breaker tripped. The furnitures are worn and outdated.."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 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
$312 nightly
The price is $370 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$370 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

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

Travelers say...
"The Outrigger is a must stay! From the rooms, amenities, and food, we enjoyed every moment staying there. We will definitely be staying there next time we visit Kauai."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 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 3 to Jul 4
$610 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
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! (1,239 reviews)
"We enjoyed our visit. The room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. We visited both of the restaurants. Great food!"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$223 nightly
The price is $265 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$265 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (1,229 reviews)
"Floor and shower tub are dirty. Circuit breaker tripped. The furnitures are worn and outdated.."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 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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