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Cheapest round-trip
$316
Typical prices: $384-$664
United Airlines
Mon 11/2Mon 11/9
SEA - LIH • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$350
Typical prices: $363-$563
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/31Mon 9/7
LAX - LIH • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights to Lihue

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Lihue that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Lihue

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
3:27 pm - 10:30 pm
SEA
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LIH
9h 03m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 12:20 pm
LIH
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SEA
10h 21m
1 stop
$316United Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 7:44 pm
PDX
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LIH
11h 29m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:48 pm - 12:00 pm
LIH
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PDX
10h 12m
1 stop
$316United Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Aug 31
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 12:35 pm
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LIH
8h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 8:20 pm
LIH
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LGB
11h 05m
1 stop
$322Southwest
Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 11
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 6:05 pm
LGB
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LIH
14h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 8:20 pm
LIH
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LGB
11h 05m
1 stop
$337Southwest
Sun, Oct 11 - Fri, Oct 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 9:43 am
LAX
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LIH
22h 19m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 8:54 am
LIH
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LAX
14h 09m
1 stop
$347Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 9:42 am
LAX
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LIH
21h 46m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:42 pm - 9:57 am
LIH
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LAX
15h 15m
1 stop
$348Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 16
Delta Logo
7:02 am - 8:14 pm
LAX
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LIH
15h 12m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:45 pm - 12:20 pm
LIH
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LAX
11h 35m
1 stop
$349Delta
Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 20
American Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 8:09 pm
LAX
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LIH
5h 59mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 6:34 am
LIH
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LAX
5h 34mnonstop
$353American Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9
American Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 8:09 pm
LAX
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LIH
5h 59mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 10:05 pm
LIH
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LAX
5h 40mnonstop
$354American Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 5
Delta Logo
4:59 pm - 7:10 pm
SFO
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LIH
29h 11m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:54 pm - 9:38 am
LIH
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8h 44m
1 stop
$365Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Lihue

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Lihue to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Lihue?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Lihue was found on the route from San Francisco, at $316 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to Lihue and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $347 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Lihue?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Lihue from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Lihue costs $402 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $61 and departed from Honolulu. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Los Angeles to Lihue which costs $520 on average, and San Francisco to Lihue, which costs $479 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Lihue?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Lihue clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Lihue is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $478. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $577 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Lihue?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Lihue, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Lihue is September, where tickets cost $500 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $651 and $629 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $216.

What is a good deal for flights to Lihue?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Lihue, 25% of our users found tickets to Lihue for the following prices or less: From Honolulu $148 round-trip, from San Diego $426 round-trip, from Los Angeles $438 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Lihue?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Lihue, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Flights to Lihue: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Lihue 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
LAX
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LIH
Feb 2026
Plan for delays and bring a small travel bag.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
HNL
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LIH
Jul 2024
Check in early, give yourself a bit of time, and enjoy the flight. Lihue has a super small airport, so not much going on there.
AntonellaFlew with Southwest
HNL
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LIH
Apr 2024
Bring your own charging bank for your phone. Bring your own food/drink if you think you may get hungry/thirsty during the flight.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
LAX
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LIH
Feb 2024
Show up early! I didnt know it was international terminal.. and AirTags!

FAQs - booking Lihue flights

  • What are good hotels near Lihue Airport?

    The Tip Top Motel Cafe And Bakery is a casual choice that is only a 5-minute drive to Lihue Airport and a 7-minute drive to the oceanfront. The Marriott's Kauai Lagoons is a luxury 4-star hotel that is a 6-minute drive to Lihue Airport and less than a 10-minute drive to the Menehune Fishpond.

  • How far is Lihue Airport from Kalapaki Beach?

    Lihue Airport is located approximately 2 miles from Kalapaki Beach. If you are traveling between these two locations by taxi or rental car, the trip will take you between 5-10 minutes depending on weather and traffic. If you instead use public transportation, the trip will take you 20-30 minutes depending on how long you need to wait for a bus.

  • What dining options are there at Lihue Airport?

    The Atrium Bar is a casual sit-down restaurant that serves a variety of American-style meals and drinks, while the Jose Cuervo Tequileria specializes in Mexican food and margaritas. Burger King and Chow Mein Express are two quick options that are great for travelers with a limited amount of time.

  • What shopping options are there at Lihue Airport?

    In addition to several duty-free stores, Lihue Airport is also home to Christmas in Paradise, a shop that specializes in locally-made items, like clothing and home decorations. The Honolulu Cookie Company sells a variety of cookie box-sets and is a popular place to purchase souvenirs as well. There are also several designer stores, including Coach, Kate Spade, Hermes, and Fossil.

  • How many terminals does Lihue Airport have?

    Lihue Airport is a single-level terminal. All passenger facilities are provided on the same level; hence there's no need for elevators and escalators. Ticket counters, security checkpoints, baggage claim, information booths, car rentals, taxi services, and parking lots are located on the street side of the terminal. With such a simple structure, the airport is relatively easy to navigate, even for people with disabilities.

  • Can I rent a car at Lihue Airport?

    If you are planning to rent a car during your time in Lihue, you can visit the Rent-A-Car booths located in the baggage claim area. You can pick up or drop off the vehicle behind the respective company's booth. Booking a rental car can be done before landing or upon arrival.

  • When can my driver pick me up from Lihue Airport?

    Lihue airport has a cell phone lot area where drivers can wait for passengers for up to an hour for free. Your driver can wait and pick you up at the lot which is located next to the car rental facilities along Ho`olimalima Place.

  • Can I smoke at Lihue Airport?

    Lihue airport has smoking area zones located at the grassed area of the ground transportation parking zones outside the ends of the terminal, the grassed area at the rental car booth ends, and the parking lot areas for the public and employees.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Lihue?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Lihue was found on the route from San Francisco, at $316 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to Lihue and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $347 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Lihue Airport from central Lihue?

    Central Lihue is 2 miles away from Lihue Airport.

  • What is the name of Lihue’s airport?

    All flights to Lihue land at Lihue Airport. The airport code is LIH,and it can also be referred to as Kauai Island Lihue or Lihue.

  • How much is a flight to Lihue?

    On average, a flight to Lihue costs $402. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $61 and departed from Honolulu Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Lihue?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Lihue.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Lihue?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lihue is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Lihue?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Lihue with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Lihue?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Lihue up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Lihue

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Lihue? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Lihue for the following prices or less: From San Diego $327, from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl $504, from Los Angeles $577
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Lihue flight deals.
  • Interested in getting some information about the region after your flight to Lihue lands? Make sure to stop by the Visitor Information Program desk that is located near the entrance of each baggage claim area at Lihue Airport. The employees at this desk can answer your questions about the city and provide you with complimentary maps.
  • Travelers should know that Lihue Airport does not currently offer either complimentary or paid WiFi. This means that you will have to depend on your own personal phone data or hotspot in order to connect any of your devices, such as a tablet or laptop.
  • Hoping to have a particularly relaxing experience in Lihue Airport? Purchase an access pass to the Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club, a private lounge that provides travelers with a variety of amenities, including magazines, complimentary snacks, comfortable chairs, and TVs. If you have some time to kill in the airport, this is a nice way to entertain yourself and relax.
  • If you would like to use public transportation to travel to the city center after your flight to Lihue lands, consider taking the local Kauai Bus. The bus system has two different stops at Lihue Airport and can take travelers to several different parts of the nearby region.
  • Traveling to Lihue with your pet or service animal? Take note of the animal relief area located next to Parking Garage #2 at Lihue Airport. This fenced-in piece of grass is a convenient place for animals to stretch their legs and it provides plastic bags and fresh water in order to meet pet owners’ needs.
  • Lihue International Airport is unique in its way. Once you arrive at the airport, you will notice that it is primarily un-walled and open-air. As a matter of fact, the check-in area is entirely outside. Such an attractive design has been the background for shooting several films such as Soul Surfer, and The Descendants, among others.
  • Are you traveling with a lot of bags to Lihue? Worry not. You might want to grab the baggage carts available at the airport. You can pick up the carts at the baggage claim area and other areas to help carry your luggage. The carts cost about $5 to rent.
  • If you need extra help with carrying your luggage for one reason or another, you can hail the services of airport porters. Lihue Airport provides skycap services to passengers with special needs. If you want to use skycap services, you must request your airline when booking your ticket.
  • If you have time to kill, make a point of perusing the number of display cases and artwork throughout the terminal. The art displays periodically change, but you can never miss collections of Hawaiian culture and books on animal and plant species. If that's not enough, the airport provides traditional Hawaiian entertainment at intervals during the day. As you sit and listen, you catch a glimpse of what awaits you once you exit the airport.
  • Hawaii is home to many indigenous plant and animal species. As a result, all baggage entering and leaving Lihue airport is subject to agricultural inspection according to laws that prevent the spread of non-indigenous plants, insects, animals, or diseases. Luggage goes through additional x-rays, and you must report if you have any agricultural items, including fruits.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Lihue

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Lihue. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Lihue. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12606 reviews
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7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.1Food
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The flight attendant and first class were very friendly, efficient, and wanted to make sure that service was great. Highly recommend this airline.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
SEA - LIH
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The flight attendant and first class were very friendly, efficient, and wanted to make sure that service was great. Highly recommend this airline.

Our flight when we finally got rerouted to a different destination than we were going was fine. But 2 days was taken out of our vacation because our flit was cancelled. We understand mechanical problems and of course don’t want to be on a plane that has mechanical problems.Wish there had been another solution.

I behave had better flights this one was old and poor

Short trip from Honolulu to Kauai. Not a major issue. Only concern was the drop off of the luggage for departure. Only one person handling all of the passengers. She was busting her butt.

Glad they offer free meal, & I got a complimentary drink I’d like coffee,tea, or water offered 3/4 into trip

Our flight time was drastically changed which caused us to lose a day of vacation

Only issue was the 2 hr delay after an 8 hr layover. Very long day.

Long delay before boarding. By the time I was informed of the delay I was already at the gate.

Self check in is not indicated well if you approach Terminal 1 from Terminal 2 Parking

...what would you say IF boarding was delayed 2-1/2 hours! Oh, they gave us a meal voucher for a wapping $12, a bag of chips in the airport was $7 and sandwich was $20!!! Tell Alaska Air that doesn't cut it!!!

My experience will Southwest was good. I wish there was more entertainment and the boarding process was slow at time but other than that my experience was great definitely will be flying with SouthWest again.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours, meaning that a flight to Dwnver which should have arrived at 11pm came into the airport at 1 am. Made for a very long day.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

Much better than the.last. flight on SW on Thanksgiving day

Unfortunately it was not a good experience. There was a rude stewardess.

Boarding was well explained and smooth. The flight was short, so there was no time for snacks. They did offer water or juice, though.

The flight was very short, 45 mins, therefore no snacks/drinks were provided; there should be a NA option for food and entertainment survey questions. Also, there were no charging ports onboard for cell phones. My experience was overall positive.

Price was right. Add power to the seats, television, larger plane to accommodate a long flight to improve mental health and overall comfort for a 5 hour flight.

Crew was nice, meal was good. Entertainment had to be rebooted 3 times and still did not work. Turns out there was residue on screen, it needed to be cleaned to prevent the touchscreen buttons from continuously activating. I had entertainment for the last 45 minutes of a 5 hour 45 minute flight. Really unacceptable for first class. Flight attendent indicated your cleaning solution creates this problem. Seems as if this is widely known, you should be using a different product or cleaning better. Really really disappointing which simply added to the wi fi on your planes with reliably never ever works.

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

NEVER MADE THE FLIGHT BECAUSE DELTA SAID THEY CAN NOT

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

First class and monitors weren’t working for mine & my husbands. Eventually fixed, but quite annoyed as we bought first class. Also, No foot rests.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

The plane from SNA wouldn’t start after 5 tries. The team gave me an option of flying direct from LAX and giving me a Lyft ride there! Perfect!

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

Great staff. Clean plane, but we were delayed for more than an hour due to maintenance issues and had to board another plane.

Overall a good experience, but no wifi available for free or for purchase and we got wet from condensation or other water source during descent.

I’m so sorry, I can’t remember her name, I believe it was Dimpti. She was stellar, also a mature Asian flight attendant, lots of flowers in her hair, just as amazing! But literally the crew was AWESOME . Only downside is there weren’t any charging outlets. Maybe I needed to ask a flight attendant , but it would’ve been nice to have one easily accessible.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

I found the seats ergonomically uncomfortable forcing the body to seat slightly hunched. For a short flight I worked on adjustments but for a longer flight, it would be difficult.

The seat was not even cleaned. It has full of cookie crums probably from last flight's passenger. Its basic expectation that, seats are clean.

The planes can use an actual cleaning. The armrest and seats do not appear to be cleaned on this one and most other planes.

Flight pulled out on time but sat on runway for 30 mins. It was extremely cold in the aircraft despite wearing a winter coat. Surprisingly they had a vegetarian meal but could have some better snack choices for a 8 hour flight.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

More choices on snacks. Built-in video screen to enjoy entertainment choices.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

Angela was the best fa ever. She made that 8 hour flight a breeze

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

Being back games on the in-flight entertainment. Also your flight attendants need a break, raise, or overall attitude adjustment.

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