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Kauai, United States: trips from $325
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, round trip, taxes and fees included.
$596 $325 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $271 (45%)
the highest fare we saw for these dates
Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines + Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines · with a stop · 7h 51mTypical highs 79–81°F, lows near 71°F this time of yearhotels from $303 a night
Lowest fares to Kauai by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $325 | 3 |
| Seattle | $404 | 3 |
| New York | $604 | 5 |
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 for US citizens | no |
| 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 US citizens need a passport for Kauai?
No. Kauai is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
What is the cheapest flight to Kauai right now?
Kauai from Las Vegas, Nov 14–21, 2026, from $325 per person round trip, 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 $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.