Hawaiian Airlines to Launch Nonstop Flights Between Kaua‘i and Kona

Hawaiian Airlines, photo by Wendy Osher.

Hawaiian Airlines will launch once daily non-stop service between Kaua‘i’s Līhu’e Airport and Kona International Airport on Hawai‘i Island beginning Sunday, March 12, 2017.

This is the first time in the airline’s history that it will connect Līhu‘e and Kona with a direct flight.

The 263-mile flight becomes Hawaiian’s longest Neighbor Island route, besting its flights between Hilo, Hawai‘i Island and Honolulu International Airport on O‘ahu by nearly 60 miles.

“Demand from our kama‘āina and visitors for travel between Hawai‘i Island and Kaua‘i has been growing steadily over the past few years,” said Peter Ingram, chief commercial officer for Hawaiian Airlines.

“We are proud to now offer our guests direct access between these islands, in addition to our connecting flights through Honolulu or Maui. This gives travelers greater flexibility and convenience when traveling through the Hawaiian Islands,” said Ingram.

LĪHU’E (LIH)/KONA (KOA) SCHEDULE

*beginning March 12, 2017

Hawaiian first launched flights to Kona from Honolulu on July 10, 1949 and started service from Honolulu to Līhu‘e six months later on Jan. 8, 1950. Today, the state’s largest and longest serving carrier operates an average of 21 daily departures from each airport with its Boeing 717 fleet, including:

LIH – HNL: 17 flights
LIH – Kahului Airport (OGG): four flights
KOA – HNL: 16 flights
KOA – OGG: five flights*

*two flights operated by ‘Ohana by Hawaiian’s ATR42 aircraft

During the busy summer months, Hawaiian also offers direct flights from both Kona and Līhu‘e to Los Angeles and from Līhu‘e to Oakland, California. In December 2016, Hawaiian started its first-ever international service from Kona with thrice-weekly flights to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport.

Introductory fares between Līhu‘e and Kona, start as low as $89 one way including taxes and fees, are now available for purchase online at HawaiianAirlines.com. Fares are available for non-stop, one-way flights between Līhu‘e, HI and Kona, HI.

Tickets must be booked by 1/19/17 for travel between 3/12/17 and 5/24/17 and are only valid in the Economy (coach) cabin. Fares are subject to seat availability during the travel period shown. Other restrictions apply. Additional baggage charges may apply.

See HawaiianAirlines.com for terms and conditions.