United MileagePlus award flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Kauai (LIH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for MCI→LIH in economy, premium economy, business class and first class. Lowest economy: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 47 dates). Lowest business class: 165,000 miles + $5.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin; business-class space on 40 dates).
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 25,000 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 47 dates
- Lowest business class (mixed cabin)
- 165,000 miles + $5.60
- business-class space on 40 dates · part of the trip in a lower cabin
- Lowest first class
- 89,300 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 47 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 150,000 miles + $5.60
- premium economy space on 47 dates
In economy, 25,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus was the 5th lowest of the 13 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 17,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. With United MileagePlus, first class started at 89,300 miles + $5.60, about 3.6 times the points of its lowest economy award (25,000 miles + $5.60).
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on MCI→LIH in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 25,000 miles + $5.60 | 2 stops |  AS UA | 9+ | 47 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 150,000 miles + $5.60 | 2 stops | ASUA | 1 | 47 | See dates | |
| Business | 165,000 miles + $5.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ASUA | 9+ | 40 | See dates | |
| First | 89,300 miles + $5.60 | 2 stops | ASUA | 8 | 47 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed MileagePlus award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 25,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 25,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 25,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 150,000 miles + $5.60 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | 165,000 miles + $5.60Mixed cabin | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | 89,300 miles + $5.60 | 8 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | 89,300 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | 89,300 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
How often MileagePlus award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for United MileagePlus in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 47 of 47 | 100% | |
| Premium Economy | 47 of 47 | 100% | |
| Business | 40 of 47 | 85% | |
| First | 47 of 47 | 100% |
How to get MileagePlus miles
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
MileagePlus vs other programs from Kansas City (MCI) to Kauai (LIH)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $45.21 | — | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 29,000 pts + $40.47 | — | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 17,500 pts + $5.60 | — | — | 50,000 pts + $25.60LowestMixed cabin |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 17,500 pts + $11.20Lowest | 50,000 pts + $5.60Lowest | 62,500 pts + $5.60 | 55,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 22,500 pts + $100.00 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 24,400 pts + $5.60 | — | — | 80,300 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 49,000 pts + $49.78 | — | 90,000 pts + $60.55 | — |
| GOL Smiles | 65,700 pts + taxes not reported | — | 129,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 54,000 pts + $11.20 | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $17.30 | — | 82,100 pts + $17.30Lowest | — |
| United MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 150,000 pts + $5.60 | 165,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 89,300 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 38,500 pts + $5.60 | — | — | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $13.77 | — | — | — |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Kauai (LIH)
How many miles do you need to fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Kauai (LIH) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 8, 2026): economy 25,000 miles + $5.60, with award space on 47 departure dates; premium economy 150,000 miles + $5.60, with award space on 47 departure dates; business class 165,000 miles + $5.60, a mixed-cabin award, with award space on 40 departure dates; first class 89,300 miles + $5.60, with award space on 47 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in business class (165,000 to 295,000 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from Kansas City (MCI) to Kauai (LIH)?
In economy, 25,000 miles + $5.60. Seen Nov 8, 2026, 03:01 UTC for a Dec 9, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 47 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 8, 2026, 03:02 UTC). In business class, 165,000 miles + $5.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary (part of the trip in a lower cabin). Seen Nov 8, 2026, 03:01 UTC for a Dec 12, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed business-class award space on 40 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 8, 2026, 03:02 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Kansas City (MCI) to Kauai (LIH) with MileagePlus?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from Kansas City (MCI) to Kauai (LIH)?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
When does United MileagePlus release award seats for Kansas City (MCI) to Kauai (LIH)?
United MileagePlus publishes a booking window of about 337 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for departures as late as Jan 17, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See MileagePlus award release dates.