Cheap flights to Kaua'i from $509

Flights to Kauai, Hawaii, are available from major Australian cities Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. These flights range from 23-60h and depend on the number of layovers, the layover duration and the time of year. Flights from Melbourne and Sydney are more frequent than flights from Brisbane.

Unfortunately, direct flights from Australia to Kauai are not currently available. The most direct flights are from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) with just one layover. All other flights from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Lihue Airport (LIH), Kauai, have two or more layovers. Major airlines Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Emirates and United Airlines, among others, all offer flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Kauai, United States. The common layover cities are San Francisco (SFO), Seattle/Tacoma (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), Doha (DOH) and Honolulu (HNL).

Lihue Airport, Kauai, is located 3 km from the city centre of Lihue. You can access direct routes to Lihue city centre by bus, taxi or car hire. The Kaua’i Bus is outside the terminal; Shuttle 70 takes you to the city centre in around 30min and operates every 60min. Fares vary by age; general tickets cost about A$ 0.60, seniors and youths travel for around A$ 0.30 and children up to six years old travel for free. Taxi ranks are outside baggage claim, with trusted companies Kauai Taxi Company, Pono Taxi and Kauai Tours and Akiko’s Taxi Service. Fares cost around A$ 10-12 to Lihue city centre. Uber is also available in Kauai and costs A$ 13-23, depending on the time of day. If you wish to hire a car, the car hire booths are across from the terminal, past the baggage claim.

Kauai, United States, is the fourth biggest island in Hawaii and known as the Garden Island. This island is covered in rainforests and is a paradise for outdoor activities. There are beaches for swimming, snorkelling, paddle boarding and surfing, including Hanalei Bay, Anini Beach, Poipu Beach Park and Secret Beach. The Queen’s Bath offers geologic formations with lava ridges the size of swimming pools. You can sea-kayak on the challenging Na Pali coast or down the Wailua River for the jungle experience. Whale watch and scuba dive on tours with tropical fish, dolphins and sea turtles. There are many waterfalls on the island such as Wailua Falls, Hanakapiai Falls and Opaekaa Falls. There’s also hiking trails like Kalalau Lookout, Sleeping Giant Trail and the Maha’ulepu Heritage Trail, or further inland, the Kokee State Park and Waimea Canyon offer many trails too. Kauai is the scenic site for some Hollywood movies; for a birds-eye view, you can take a helicopter tour, or to learn about the local history, check out the Kauai Museum.

Australian citizens travelling to Hawaii, United States, require a current passport to enter. Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in the US. If your stay is under 90 days, you do not need a visa. However, Australians wishing to enter the United States must be approved by the online Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). You must complete the ESTA application 72h before your flight.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kaua'i on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hawaiian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kaua'i.

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For those looking to save time traveling to Kaua'i, Sydney offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 41 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Lihue Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Lihue Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 1 BR Garden View at Marriott Kauai is the closest property to Lihue Airport (0.0 km away from Lihue Airport).