Which airports can I use when flying from Buffalo to Lihue?

Flights from Buffalo to Lihue usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Lihue (LIH).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Buffalo to Lihue?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Buffalo to Lihue.

Which airports do connecting flights from Buffalo to Lihue pass through?

Most connecting flights from Buffalo to Lihue pass through Denver Intl (DEN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Buffalo to Lihue?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 59% on the Buffalo to Lihue route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $697 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,689, a difference of $992. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Lihue?

Some of the most popular sights in Lihue are Kalapaki Beach and Nawiliwili Park. These are among the most viewed places in Lihue on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Buffalo to Lihue?

A nonstop flight from Buffalo to Lihue takes 0h 00m, covering 4,733 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to Lihue?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

How are flight prices from Buffalo to Lihue looking right now?

One-way fares from Buffalo to Lihue are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $529, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Buffalo and Lihue?

Lihue is 6 hours behind Buffalo (Hawaii-Aleutian Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Lihue Airport (LIH)?

Lihue Airport (LIH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz • Budget • Sixt

How much should I expect to pay for a Buffalo to Lihue flight?

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Lihue range from $744 to $1,013, with an average of $851 over the past 12 months. Anything below $744 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Buffalo to Lihue?

United Airlines ($492) and American Airlines ($581) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Buffalo to Lihue according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Buffalo to Lihue?

Flights via Denver Intl (DEN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,165. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Buffalo to Lihue which airport offers the shortest layover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for Buffalo to Lihue layovers at 733 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $744-$1,013

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Typical prices: $357-$462

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BUF - LIH • 2 stops

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Buffalo to Lihue

Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 7

8:24 am - 5:04 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

13h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

1:50 pm - 9:20 amLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

14h 30m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$492United Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Thu, Jan 14

6:37 pm - 1:25 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

23h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

10:35 pm - 5:57 pmLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

14h 22m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$581American Airlines

Tue, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 26

6:35 am - 4:20 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

14h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Oakland

3:45 pm - 10:20 amLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

13h 35m2 stops Oakland Chicago Midway

$611Southwest

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11

8:50 am - 4:55 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

13h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

2:03 pm - 9:54 amLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

14h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$628United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 11

6:30 am - 4:55 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

15h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

1:46 pm - 9:54 amLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

15h 08m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$633United Airlines

Tue, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 26

6:35 am - 4:20 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

14h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Oakland

7:10 pm - 4:40 pmLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

16h 30m2 stops Honolulu Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$687Southwest

Thu, Jan 7 - Thu, Jan 14

6:37 pm - 1:25 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

23h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

2:55 pm - 9:49 amLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

13h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Philadelphia

$745American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

6:20 am - 5:39 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

17h 19m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles Los Angeles

8:45 pm - 7:15 pmLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

16h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles New York John F Kennedy Intl

$832Delta

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17

6:15 am - 7:14 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

18h 59m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:53 pm - 11:59 pmLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

20h 06m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,041Delta

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30

10:43 am - 9:57 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

17h 14m3 stops Philadelphia Los Angeles Los Angeles Honolulu

9:10 pm - 5:18 pmLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

14h 08m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,177American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Buffalo to Lihue

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 16

7:00 am - 5:39 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

16h 39m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

9:54 pm - 12:12 amLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

20h 18m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$829Delta

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 17

6:05 am - 5:39 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

17h 34m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Los Angeles

9:54 pm - 6:52 pmLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

14h 58m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$829Delta

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 17

6:50 am - 4:10 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

15h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Oakland

8:25 pm - 3:55 pmLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

13h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$830Southwest

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

5:30 am - 3:02 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

15h 32m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:25 pm - 12:42 pmLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

17h 17m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Philadelphia

$835American Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 17

6:20 am - 7:10 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

18h 50m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:54 pm - 6:52 pmLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

14h 58m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$835Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 17

8:55 am - 3:40 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

12h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

1:03 pm - 9:28 amLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

14h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$980United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

8:55 am - 3:40 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

12h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

1:03 pm - 9:35 amLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

14h 32m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$980United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

8:55 am - 3:40 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

12h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

7:35 pm - 4:43 pmLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

15h 08m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,036United Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

5:30 am - 4:20 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

16h 50m3 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Honolulu

1:25 pm - 11:39 amLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

16h 14m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,190American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

5:30 am - 4:20 pmBUF Buffalo-LIH Lihue

16h 50m3 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Honolulu

1:25 pm - 12:42 pmLIH Lihue-BUF Buffalo

17h 17m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Philadelphia

$1,244American Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for Buffalo to Lihue flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Buffalo to Lihue?

Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Lihue start at $492. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $744 to $1,013. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $492 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Lihue?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Buffalo to Lihue, it is 19% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 98% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Buffalo to Lihue?
Flights from Buffalo to Lihue usually depart from Buffalo (BUF) and arrive at Lihue (LIH).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Buffalo to Lihue?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Buffalo to Lihue.
Which airports do connecting flights from Buffalo to Lihue pass through?
Most connecting flights from Buffalo to Lihue pass through Denver Intl (DEN), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Buffalo to Lihue?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 59% on the Buffalo to Lihue route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $697 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,689, a difference of $992. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in Lihue?
Some of the most popular sights in Lihue are Kalapaki Beach and Nawiliwili Park. These are among the most viewed places in Lihue on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from Buffalo to Lihue?
A nonstop flight from Buffalo to Lihue takes 0h 00m, covering 4,733 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to Lihue?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How are flight prices from Buffalo to Lihue looking right now?
One-way fares from Buffalo to Lihue are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $529, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Lihue?
Lihue is 6 hours behind Buffalo (Hawaii-Aleutian Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Lihue Airport (LIH)?
Lihue Airport (LIH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Sixt
How much should I expect to pay for a Buffalo to Lihue flight?
Round-trip flights from Buffalo to Lihue range from $744 to $1,013, with an average of $851 over the past 12 months. Anything below $744 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $697 - about $992 less than Friday (59% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Buffalo to Lihue trip for August. Fares historically average $575 round-trip in that month - typically $1,114 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Lihue Airport.
- Kaua'i Palms Hotel
- Marriott's Kauai Lagoons - Kalanipu'u
- Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club

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