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Getting to Kauai

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 Kauai.

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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