Private charter · LIH → KOA
Lihue to Kailua-Kona
263 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Lihue to Kailua-Kona, door to door faster.
Skip the ferry and the airline connection. Bluebird flies you direct from Lihue Airport in Lihue to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole in Kailua-Kona, 263 miles in about a short flight in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 263 mi
- Flight
- —
- Airports
- 3
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Lihue
Airports in Lihue
LIH
Major airportLihue Airport
Lihue, Kauai · PHLI
- From downtown
- 2 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,500 ft
BKH
Commercial airportBarking Sands Airport
Kekaha · PHBK
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,002 ft
Arriving Kailua-Kona
Airports in Kailua-Kona
KOA
Major airportEllison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole
Kailua-Kona · PHKO
- From downtown
- 7 mi
- Longest runway
- 11,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona is the main town on the Big Island’s dry, sunny west coast, a former royal retreat where King Kamehameha I spent his final years. Today it is the island’s visitor hub, with a seawall town of shops, restaurants and historic sites, and the luxury resorts of the Kohala Coast stretch along the lava fields to the north. Tourism, Kona coffee, ocean sports, real estate and astronomy support jobs drive the economy, and the town is famous among endurance athletes as the home of the Ironman World Championship.
- 01
Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
South of Kona, this restored place of refuge preserves a royal compound, a massive stone wall, carved wooden images and calm tidepools along the shore.
- 02
Kealakekua Bay
A marine life conservation district where clear water and coral reefs attract snorkelers and spinner dolphins, with a monument marking where Captain Cook died.
- 03
Manta ray night snorkel
Evening boat trips bring snorkelers and divers to spots off the Kona coast where manta rays feed on plankton drawn in by the lights.
- 04
Hulihee Palace
On Alii Drive in the heart of town, this former vacation home of Hawaiian royalty displays furniture and artifacts from the monarchy era.
- 05
Kona coffee farms
Small farms on the slopes above Kona grow the famous coffee, and many offer tours and tastings of beans grown in volcanic soil.
- 06
Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
North on the Kohala Coast, this long white-sand beach is often ranked among the finest in Hawaii, with good swimming in calm conditions.
Questions
Lihue to Kailua-Kona flights
How long is a private flight from Lihue to Kailua-Kona?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 263 miles direct.
Which airports do flights from Lihue to Kailua-Kona use?
You can depart from Lihue Airport (LIH) or Barking Sands Airport (BKH) and arrive at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Lihue to Kailua-Kona cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Lihue and Kailua-Kona?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Kailua-Kona back to Lihue are priced the same way.
Return flight
Kailua-Kona to Lihue
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