Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Kauai (CHI - LIH)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Kauai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$424	American 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 7 — Thu, May 21	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Kauai is currently $424
Cheapest one-way flight	$212	Delta 1 stop 16 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Kauai is currently $212
Last-minute weekend getaway	$484	United 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Kauai is currently $484
Cheapest business class flights	$1,645	United 2 stops 18 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Kauai is currently $1,645

Fastest flight	10 hr 44 min	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Kauai takes 10 hr 44 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Kauai is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $395–455
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $560–760

Popular airlines from Chicago to Kauai

Southwest

from $437

Typical price: $560–1,100

1546 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - LIH Every day
United

from $430

Typical price: $440–880

108 weekly connecting flights

ORD - LIH Every day
Delta

from $430

Typical price: $485–1,100

97 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - LIH Every day
American

from $454

Typical price: $445–960

48 weekly connecting flights

ORD - LIH Every day
Alaska

from $510

Typical price: $495–1,100

18 weekly connecting flights

ORD - LIH Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 25 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 24 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Kauai

Lihue Airport (LIH)

Kauai United States 14 mi
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

Honolulu United States 116 mi
Molokai Airport (MKK)

Ho'olehua United States 169 mi
Kalaupapa Airport (LUP) (LUP)

Kalaupapa United States 175 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Kauai

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Kauai are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $395 to $455.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Kauai recently found on Google Flights was with American from $424. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $212.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Kauai is $437, flying from Apr 27 to May 11.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Kauai is $430, flying from Apr 27 to May 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Kauai is $430, flying from May 10 to May 24.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Kauai is $454, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 30.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Kauai is $510, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Kauai starts at $424 from Thu, May 7 to Thu, May 21. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $212 and departs on Wed, May 6.

10 hr 44 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Kauai.

Peak periods include Dec–Aug, particularly late Dec, U.S. schools’ Spring Break (Mar/Apr) and Japan’s Golden Week (late-Apr–early May). Temperatures are warm year-round and there are 2 main seasons: dry (Apr–Oct) and rainy (Nov–Mar), which is better for surfing and whale-watching. There are cultural celebrations year-round on Kauai, but key events include the Waimea Town Celebration (Feb), the King Kamehameha Celebration and Parade (Jun) and the Mokihana Festival (Sep), featuring music and hula contests and a craft fair.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Kauai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Kauai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Kauai.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,546 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lihue Airport (LIH) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Kauai are:

United offers 108 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lihue Airport (LIH) .
Delta offers 97 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lihue Airport (LIH) .
American offers 48 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lihue Airport (LIH) .
Alaska offers 18 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lihue Airport (LIH) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Kauai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Kauai recently found on Google Flights was with American from $424. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $212.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Kauai is $437, flying from Apr 27 to May 11.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Kauai is $430, flying from Apr 27 to May 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Kauai is $430, flying from May 10 to May 24.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Kauai is $454, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 30.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Kauai is $510, flying from Apr 26 to May 12.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Kauai.

There are 1546 Southwest connecting flights from Chicago to Kauai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 108 United connecting flights from Chicago to Kauai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 97 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Kauai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 48 American connecting flights from Chicago to Kauai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Alaska connecting flights from Chicago to Kauai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Kauai at price $484 is offered by United from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Kauai.

There are 1546 Southwest connecting flights from Chicago to Kauai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 108 United connecting flights from Chicago to Kauai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 97 Delta connecting flights from Chicago to Kauai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 48 American connecting flights from Chicago to Kauai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 18 Alaska connecting flights from Chicago to Kauai per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Kauai.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Kauai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Kauai start at $1,645 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 24 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Kauai start at $424 from Thu, May 7 to Thu, May 21.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Kauai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Kauai starts at $484 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Kauai at price $484 is offered by United from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Kauai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.