Why go
- Fourth-largest island in Hawaii.
- 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Lumaha'i Beach.
- Served by Lihue Airport (LIH).
History
Kauaʻi, sometimes written Kauai, is one of the main Hawaiian Islands. It has an area of 562.3 square miles, making it the fourth largest of the islands and the 21st largest island in the United States. Kauaʻi is 73 mi (117 km) northwest of Oʻahu, across the Kauaʻi Channel. The island's 2020 population was 73,298.
Must-see attractions
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800, 757) · 5 routes: Los Angeles*, Oakland, San Diego, San Jose, Seattle
- American Airlines AA (737, 757) · 4 routes: Los Angeles, Oakland*, Phoenix, San Jose*
- United Airlines UA (757-200, ATR 72) · 4 routes: Denver, Honolulu*, Los Angeles, San Francisco
- US Airways US (717, 757-200, 757) · 3 routes: Honolulu*, Los Angeles, Phoenix
- Hawaiian Airlines HA (717) · 2 routes: Honolulu, Kahului
- Delta Air Lines DL (757) · 1 route: Los Angeles
- Island Air (WP) WP (ATR 72) · 1 route: Honolulu
- WestJet WS (737-800) · 1 route: Vancouver
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lihue Airport (LIH); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LIH has direct flights to 11 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Los Angeles, Honolulu, Oakland, Phoenix, San Jose…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kauai, Hawaii. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.