Flights from Chicago to Kauai Island
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Kahului
- 13h 3m
- two tickets, via Honolulu
- $387
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 4,299 mi (6,918 km)
fastest
Via Kahului
13h 3m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $615
Via Honolulu
13h 13m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $387
Via Los Angeles
13h 45m
with the connection
Chicago to Los Angeles
flight 4h 41m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to Kauai Island
flight 6h 4m
Via Las Vegas
13h 50m
with the connection
Via San Francisco
13h 53m
with the connection
Chicago to San Francisco
flight 5h 6m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Kauai Island: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Kauai Island
flight 5h 47m
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Chicago to cities closest to Kauai Island
Chicago to Honolulu
Honolulu: 107 mi (173 km) from Kauai Island, flight 9h 28m
from $247
Chicago to Kahului
Kahului: 203 mi (327 km) from Kauai Island, flight 9h 10m
from $393
Chicago to San Francisco
San Francisco: 2,446 mi (3,937 km) from Kauai Island, flight 5h 6m
from $140
Chicago to Sacramento
Sacramento: 2,510 mi (4,040 km) from Kauai Island, flight 4h 40m
from $171
Chicago to Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara: 2,545 mi (4,096 km) from Kauai Island, flight 4h 53m
Chicago to Fresno
Fresno: 2,570 mi (4,136 km) from Kauai Island, flight 8h 54m
To Kauai Island from cities closest to Chicago
New York to Kauai Island
New York: 711 mi (1,144 km) from Chicago, flight 15h 32m
from $604
Las Vegas to Kauai Island
Las Vegas: 1,521 mi (2,448 km) from Chicago, flight 6h 40m
San Diego to Kauai Island
San Diego: 1,731 mi (2,786 km) from Chicago, flight 6h 19m
Los Angeles to Kauai Island
Los Angeles: 1,742 mi (2,804 km) from Chicago, flight 6h 4m
Portland to Kauai Island
Portland: 1,755 mi (2,824 km) from Chicago, flight 7h 13m
San Francisco to Kauai Island
San Francisco: 1,855 mi (2,985 km) from Chicago, flight 5h 47m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Kauai Island?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Kahului.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Kauai Island?
Via Kahului: 9h 10m to the connection, 53m after it, about 13h 3m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Kauai Island with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Honolulu from $387. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Kauai Island?
Kahului (13h 3m total), Honolulu (13h 13m total), Los Angeles (13h 45m total), Las Vegas (13h 50m total) and San Francisco (13h 53m total).
How far is Kauai Island from Chicago?
4,299 mi (6,918 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.