Hawaiian Airlines Inaugurates Service Between Kona and Līhue
Hawaiian Airlines on Sunday launched its once daily non-stop service between Kaua‘i’s Līhu’e Airport and Hawai‘i Island’s Kona International Airport.
The inaugural flight marked the first time in the airline’s history that it connected Līhu‘e and Kona with a non-stop 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.
LĪHU’E/KONA SCHEDULE:
Flight | Route | Departs | Arrives | Frequency |
HA 599 | KOA – LIH | 9:38 a.m. | 10:36 a.m. | Daily |
HA 500 | LIH – KOA | 3:44 p.m. | 4:44 p.m. | Daily |

Blessing of daily non-stop service between Kaua‘i’s Līhu’e Airport (LIH) and Hawai‘i Island’s Kona International Airport (KOA).

Boarding of inaugural flight for daily non-stop service between Kaua‘i’s Līhu’e Airport (LIH) and Hawai‘i Island’s Kona International Airport (KOA).

Blessing of daily non-stop service between Kaua‘i’s Līhu’e Airport (LIH) and Hawai‘i Island’s Kona International Airport (KOA).

Ticketing for daily non-stop service between Kaua‘i’s Līhu’e Airport (LIH) and Hawai‘i Island’s Kona International Airport (KOA).