Kauai, United States: trips from £245
Kauai is the Garden Isle, where the Na Pali cliffs, Waimea Canyon and quiet beaches make it the island for nature and slow days.

Trips to Kauai from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
A week away · from Las VegasWorth it, if
Kauai
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- $325 per person, $271 below the highest fare we saw
- Base in Poipu, the sunnier south shore in November
- Snorkel with turtles at Poipu Beach, highs of 79–81°F
£2,087 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £490 + hotel £1,597, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines + Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines · with a stop · 7h 51m
The catch: One stop, 7h 51m out, drizzle most days in the normals; a checked bag is about $140 for two and any resort fee isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want slow beach days and nature from a sunny Poipu base; skip it if a 1:50 AM connecting flight sounds rough.
Just found · from SeattleLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Kauai
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- Fare $404 per person, $145 below the typical fare on this route
- Sunny south shore base in Poipu, with turtles at Poipu Beach
- Typical highs 79–81°F and lows near 71°F for the week
£2,206 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £609 + hotel £1,597, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United · with a stop · 8h 55m
The catch: The United flight out has one stop and takes 8h 55m, and the November normals show drizzle on most days, with a wetter north shore.
Worth it if you want warm, slow beach days on the sunny south shore; skip it if you need a nonstop or dry north-shore hiking.
Just found · from Washington, DCLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Kauai
14 – 21 Nov 2026 · 7 nights
- £199 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Poipu Plantation Vacation Rentals, rated 8 by 156 guests
£2,650 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £1,052 + hotel £1,597, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £106
Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines · with a stop · 30h 33m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 30h 33m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Lowest fares to Kauai by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | £245 | 3 |
| Seattle | £305 | 7 |
| New York | £455 | 5 |
| Atlanta | £476 | 2 |
| Washington, DC | £526 | 7 |
| West Palm Beach | £1,066 | 1 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | fine |
- November, December, January, February, March: Wetter north shore and big surf; south shore stays sunnier
- December, January, February, March: Humpback whale season
Where to stay in Kauai
- Poipu: Sunny south shore with resorts, calm beaches and sea turtles.
- Princeville / Hanalei: Lush north shore with cliff-top resorts and Hanalei Bay.
- Kapaa (Coconut Coast): Central, affordable condos and hotels on the east side.
- Lihue: Near the airport and Kalapaki Beach at lower rates.
What to do in Kauai
- Take a boat or helicopter tour along the Na Pali Coast
- Look out over Waimea Canyon
- Hike the Kalalau Trail to Hanakapiai Beach with a permit
- Kayak the Wailua River to Secret Falls
- Snorkel with turtles at Poipu Beach
- Watch the sunset at Hanalei Bay
Good to know
| Airports | Lihue (LIH) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | No passport needed |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| Kind of trip | island, nature, beach, adventure, romantic |
Kauai in pictures


Questions about Kauai
When is the best time to visit Kauai?
April, May, June, September, October and November.
Do I need a passport for Kauai?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Kauai.
What is the cheapest flight to Kauai right now?
Kauai from Las Vegas, 14 – 21 Nov 2026, from £245 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Kauai on the ground?
Kauai is luxury by US standards: plan about £143 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.