Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Lihue Airport (LIH): what you need to know
The timezone in Lihue is UTC-10, which is four hours behind Kansas City.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MCI to LIH flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kansas City International Airport to Lihue Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MCI and LIH:
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Lihue Airport (LIH)
At the moment, $386 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Lihue Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $736. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from MCI to LIH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport to Lihue Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Finding cheap flights from MCI to LIH is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kansas City International Airport to Lihue Airport.
Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
MCI's address is 601 Brasilia Avenue.
When it comes to Kansas City International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Kansas City International Airport from central Kansas City, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to MCI? If you're catching an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Lihue Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lihue Airport (LIH)
Consider booking a hotel near LIH if you're taking a late Kansas City International Airport to Lihue Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Lihue Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and see more of Lihue and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Lihue Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Lihue Airport (LIH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Lihue Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Lihue in March.
The warmest month in Lihue is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Kansas City International Airport to Lihue Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MCI to LIH around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Lihue has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 4,827 kilometres west of Lihue, a visit to Honolulu will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.