Hawaiian Airlines, Hawai'i's flagship carrier, today announced it will launch once daily non-stop service between Kaua'i's Līhu'e Airport (LIH) and Kona International Airport (KOA) on Hawai'i Island beginning Sunday, March 12. This is the first time in the airline's history that it will connect Līhu'e and Kona with a direct flight. "Demand from our kama'āina and visitors for travel between Hawai'i Island and Kaua'i has been growing steadily over the past few years," said Peter Ingram, chief commercial officer for Hawaiian Airlines. "We are proud to now offer our guests direct access between these islands, in addition to our connecting flights through Honolulu or Maui. This gives travelers greater flexibility and convenience when traveling through the Hawaiian Islands."
The 263-mile flight becomes Hawaiian's longest Neighbor Island route, besting its flights between Hilo, Hawai'i Island (ITO) and Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on O'ahu by nearly 60 miles.

Flight Route Departs Arrives Frequency
HA 599 KOA - LIH 9:38 a.m. 10:36 a.m. Daily
HA 500 LIH - KOA 3:44 p.m. 4:44 p.m. Daily