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Obviously, the only timely way to get to
Kauai is by plane. However, if you have a little time, you can
take a cruise from Vancouver,
Ensenada, or California on a variety of cruise
lines. It takes about 5 days to cross the
ocean and then you usually have another 5 or 6 glorious days, cruising around the islands
before final arrival. That can be a great way to visit, although you are limited in the time of year you
can travel (usually spring & autumn). All the islands are lovely and many people enjoy
taking that route.
For quick arrival (I'm always in a
hurry to get there), you've got to fly. Several airlines fly to the islands,
however, only one currently travels non-stop to Kauai on a daily
basis.
United Airlines has one non-stop from LAX and another from SFO that fly directly to Kauai without that little switch
over in Honolulu that most have. I have often wished that more
carriers did fly to Kauai, but then I must remind myself that one of the things I love about Kauai is its
uncrowded,
unspoiled environment and 20 non-stop flights to paradise from
the mainland each
day would certainly take it's toll.
Some people like working directly with the
airlines for their flights. Some like to use a travel agent or a bulk re-saler
to get the best fares. Others like booking online with
companies like Cheap Tickets or Hotwire. I have done all three. There
are often really good deals on flights to Hawaii, if you can
just find them.
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Major Airlines serving
the island:
Hawaiian
Airlines - Flights from: American Samoa, Las Vegas, Los
Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco,
Seattle, Tahiti
Aloha
Airlines - Flying from: Burbank, Las Vegas, Oakland, Orange County,
Phoenix, Reno, Sacramento, Vancouver
Northwest
Airlines - Flights to Oahu from various cities around the country. I have
found Northwest to be my favorite airline to Hawaii.
American
Airlines -
Flying to Oahu from various cities around the country.
American is a good choice for those in the east or Midwest.
United
Airlines - Flights from various cities around the country.
Alaska Airlines -
Alaska has begun nonstop flights from Seattle to
Kauai, Oahu and the Big Island.
US
Air - Currently flying from Phoenix to Kauai.
Continental code-shares with Northwest.
ATA is now flying to Hawaii (code-share with Southwest) and has some limited non-stops to
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For those who have
asked: Hawaii, being one of the United States of America,
has the same passport/visa requirements as the continental
United States. If you need a passport to visit New York, you'll
need one to visit Hawaii.
US citizens need only
their drivers license or other ID that proves citizenship.
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