Kauai is the perfect escape for Oakland visitors, for a handful of reasons. So if you want to book flights from Oakland to Kauai—also referred to as the Garden Isle—you’re in the right place. Not only is this little island in the Pacific full of greenery and nature, it has a thriving and creative scene of artists and culture—like Oakland—without all of the hubbub and ruckus that big cities are known for. Instead you’ll find sandy beachside streets and quiet towns like Wailua and Hanalei filled with local creatives and artists. Fares and flight deals can be easily seen and purchased right here with Hawaiian Airlines, one of Hawaii’s premier airlines, that knows how important it is to start your adventure in the islands right.

The “best” time to travel to Kauai, is really up to the visitor themselves. Since the islands are gorgeous day-after-day, seasonal swings are less of an issue for those looking to plan the perfect itinerary. The price of popular flights will swing—but not by much—depending on whether or not it’s summer, a popular time for visitors, or winter, when many locals return home for the holidays. But really, there’s no bad time to book your direct flights from Oakland to Lihue,—the best flights for your schedule and budget will always be there for you.

Since non stop flights are available with Hawaiian Airlines, traveling from OAK to LIH is as easy as boarding your flight at the Oakland International Airport and arriving at the Lihue Airport on Kauai island. If you’re thinking about making your way to Oahu or Maui instead, Hawaiian Airlines also offers flights to both islands without a layover in sight. If your heart is pulling you toward Hawaii Islands—also known as the Big Island—you will have a short stopover at the Daniel K. Inouye