Lihue Airport
PHLI, Lihue, Kauai, HI
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (6,500 ft)
About 30 minutes to Poipu and an hour to Princeville
Lihue airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Kauai
Lihue Airport is Kauai’s main airport, about 30 minutes from Poipu and an hour from Princeville and Hanalei.
- Main airport
- LIH / PHLI
- Elevation
- 153 ft
- Longest runway
- 03/21 (6,500 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Kauai
The airport has a 6,500-foot runway and handles most business jets.
Winter brings big surf on the North Shore; summer is calmer.
Kauai Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Kauai
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Aircraft Range
From California you need a super-midsize or larger jet to fly nonstop.
North Shore
Road closures after heavy rain can affect Hanalei access.
When Demand Peaks in Kauai
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- December to April
- Peak season.
- Summer
- Calm North Shore seas.
Flight Times and Prices to Kauai
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to LIH for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet | Ultra-long-range jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 5,001 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 10 hr 25 min$129,000–$224,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,610 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 50 min$53,500–$81,500 | 5 hr 35 min$69,500–$121,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 4,922 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 10 hr 15 min$127,000–$221,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 3,852 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 8 hr 25 min$77,500–$118,500 | 8 hr 5 min$100,500–$175,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 4,291 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 9 hr$111,500–$194,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 3,971 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 8 hr 40 min$79,500–$122,000 | 8 hr 20 min$103,500–$180,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,444 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 30 min$50,000–$76,500 | 5 hr 15 min$65,500–$113,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,814 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 6 hr 15 min$57,500–$87,500 | 6 hr$74,500–$130,000 |
Best Aircraft for Kauai
Choose a super-midsize or heavy jet from the West Coast.
Kauai Private Jet Questions
How far is Lihue Airport from Princeville?
About an hour by car.
How long is a private flight from San Francisco to Kauai?
About 5 hr 30 min in a super-midsize jet.
