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Because of the relatively short distance between the two locations, you will find that most of the flights between Honolulu and Lihue, if not all, are direct and do not require travelers to have a layover. Flights for this route are oftentimes serviced by Hawaiian Airlines, as this is the primary airline in the region.

Once you arrive at Lihue Airport, the easiest way to travel to the city center is typically by car. If there is no additional traffic at the time, you can expect the trip to take you approximately 5 to 10min depending on your exact final destination. There is usually a line of taxis waiting outside of the Arrivals terminal of the airport for travelers in need.

If you need to go from downtown Honolulu to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, one way to do so is by driving, which will usually take you between 10 and 15min on average. You can also use public transportation, such as local bus lines 40 and 42. Taking the bus will bring you to the airport in approximately 25min.

You can rent a car from Lihue Airport by going to the booths that are located directly across from the Arrivals terminal baggage claim area. At these booths, you will find branches for a few different companies, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, and Dollar. Most of these companies keep their fleets directly at the airport, so you will be able to reach your rental car by walking.

Among airlines operating Honolulu to Lihue flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Honolulu and Lihue. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Honolulu to Lihue usually depart from Honolulu (HNL) and arrive at Lihue (LIH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Honolulu to Lihue:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 717-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Honolulu to Lihue route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $140 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $177, a difference of $37. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Honolulu to Lihue route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Honolulu to Lihue flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 24%, and night flights for 4%.

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.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Honolulu to Lihue:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 6:44 am
• Latest: departs at 9:16 pm and lands at 10:00 pm.

The flight takes about 0h 44m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $160. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Honolulu to Lihue takes 0h 44m, covering 102 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Honolulu to Lihue are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $120, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.

Southwest is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Hawaiian Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Honolulu to Lihue flights are:

• Southwest: 96% on time
• Hawaiian Airlines: 89% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 50% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 91% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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

Round-trip flights from Honolulu to Lihue range from $140 to $185, with an average of $160 over the past 12 months. Anything below $140 counts as a good deal.