How to travel from Kauai to New Orleans, United States of America

The distance between Kauai and New Orleans is around 4,346 miles (6,994km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 11h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kauai to New Orleans by bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lihue Airport A then fly from Lihue (LIH) to New Orleans (MSY).

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Flight time9h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $605
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Bus to Lihue Airport A, plane

Take the bus to Lihue Airport A then fly from Lihue (LIH) to Baton Rouge (BTR) then take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Flight time9h 55m
  • Typical cost
    $775
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Bus to Lihue Airport A, plane

Take the bus to Lihue Airport A then fly from Lihue (LIH) to Gulfport/Biloxi (GPT) then take the bus to New Orleans.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Flight time9h 35m
  • Typical cost
    $765
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Bus to Lihue Airport A, plane

Take the bus to Lihue Airport A then fly from Lihue (LIH) to Lafayette (LFT) then take the bus to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Flight time9h 25m
  • Typical cost
    $715
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Bus to Lihue Airport A, plane

Take the bus to Lihue Airport A then fly from Lihue (LIH) to Mobile (MOB) then take the bus to New Orleans.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Flight time10h 15m
  • Typical cost
    $810
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kauai and New Orleans

There are several options for getting from Kauai to New Orleans by bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around $605 and will take around 11h 30m.

The distance between Kauai and New Orleans is around 4,346 miles (6,994km).

It takes around 11h 30m to get from Kauai and New Orleans by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Kauai to New Orleans is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 11h 30m and will set you back approx $605.

The cheapest way to travel between Kauai and New Orleans is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around $605 for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kauai to New Orleans. We recommend that you take the bus to Lihue Airport A then fly from Lihue (LIH) to New Orleans (MSY). instead which will take 11h 30m.

The closest major airport to New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (MSY) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from New Orleans. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (GPT) and Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (BTR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kauai to New Orleans is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around $605.

How do I get from Kauai to New Orleans

Compare travel optionsbetween Kauai and New Orleans

Transport options from Kauai to New Orleans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
11h 30m
$605
hourly7,077km (4,397 miles)
Bus to Lihue Airport A, plane
12h 45m
$775
6 times a week6,994km (4,346 miles)
Bus to Lihue Airport A, plane
13hrs
$765
once daily7,267km (4,515 miles)
Bus to Lihue Airport A, plane
13h 10m
$715
6 times a week7,095km (4,408 miles)
Bus to Lihue Airport A, plane
14h 20m
$810
twice daily7,401km (4,599 miles)

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Airports near New Orleans

The following major airports near New Orleans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (18km) from New Orleans
GPT
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
International Airport
Distance
68 miles (109km) from New Orleans
BTR
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76 miles (123km) from New Orleans