Charter routes / Pacific / Honolulu to Kauai
Honolulu to Kauai.
88 nm · about 0h 34m block on a light jet · typically $4,000–$5,500 one-way.
88 nm
Great-circle
0h 34m typical block · Light Jet
$4,000–$5,500
One-way estimate
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Operators at endpoints
88 nm
Distance
0h 34m
Block time (light jet)
$4,000–$5,500
Typical one-way estimate
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Operators at the endpoints
The Honolulu–Kauai run covers 88 nautical miles, typically flown on a light jet in about 0h 34m block time from PHNL to PHLI.
Kauai peaks Year-round, strongest demand around winter and spring and summer and fall. Book 2–4 weeks ahead in season; slots and ramp space at PHLI tighten around holidays and major events.
Cost by aircraft class
| Class | Typical aircraft | Seats | Block | One-way est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | King Air 350, Pilatus PC-12 | 6–9 | 0h 41m | $2,000–$3,000 |
| Light JetTypical | Citation CJ3, Phenom 300 | 4–7 | 0h 34m | $4,000–$5,500 |
| Midsize Jet | Citation XLS+, Learjet 60XR | 7–9 | 0h 34m | $5,500–$8,000 |
| Super-Midsize Jet | Citation Longitude, Challenger 350 | 8–12 | 0h 33m | $6,500–$9,500 |
| Heavy Jet | Gulfstream G550, Global 6000 | 12–19 | 0h 33m | $9,500–$13,000 |
Estimates only, class rate card × block time on great-circle distance +8% routing, the same math as the cost estimator. Real quotes vary with dates, positioning, and demand.
Airport options
Rated operators on this route
Operators based at either end fly it without positioning an aircraft first, often the sharpest quotes.
04 / Answers
Honolulu to Kauai: what fliers ask
How long is the flight from Honolulu to Kauai?
The trip covers about 88 nautical miles. Plan on roughly 0h 34m block time on a light jet, a light jet runs about 0h 34m, a heavy jet about 0h 33m. Block time includes taxi and climb, not just cruise.
How much does a private jet from Honolulu to Kauai cost?
One-way estimates run $4,000–$5,500 on a light jet, the class most travelers book at this distance. Across the whole rate card the spread is $2,000 (turboprop) to $13,000 (heavy jet). Real quotes move with dates, positioning, and demand.
Which airports do private jets use between Honolulu and Kauai?
Departures typically use PHNL; arrivals use PHLI. When PHLI is slot-restricted or weathered in, nearby alternates include PHBK, PHJR, PHIK, PHNL.
What size aircraft is right for Honolulu to Kauai?
At 88 nm, most charters book a light jet (Citation CJ3, Phenom 300, 4–7 seats). Larger cabins fly it faster with more room; smaller classes trade comfort for price.
Are there empty-leg flights from Honolulu to Kauai?
Empty legs on this route are posted by operators as repositioning flights come up, they clear in hours, not days. Watch the empty-legs board or set an alert to catch the next one.