$111 Find Cheap Flights from Lihue to California

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Cheap Flights from Lihue to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$237
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$256
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$256
San Jose
San Josenonstop$267
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$587
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo2 stops$429
Reno
Reno1 stop$389
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$280
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$237
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$256
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$256
San Jose
San Josenonstop$267
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$587
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo2 stops$429
Reno
Reno1 stop$389
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$280

Book Cheap Lihue to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lihue to California 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Lihue to California

Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:47 pm - 10:08 pm
LIH
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OAK
5h 21mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:31 am - 10:56 am
OAK
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LIH
5h 25mnonstop
$232Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:54 pm - 10:07 pm
LIH
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OAK
5h 13mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 12:54 pm
OAK
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LIH
5h 44mnonstop
$237Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 21
American Airlines Logo
2:12 pm - 10:52 pm
LIH
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LAX
5h 40mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
9:24 am - 12:22 pm
LAX
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LIH
5h 58mnonstop
$237American Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
Delta Logo
8:20 pm - 10:34 am
LIH
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SAN
11h 14m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:20 am - 5:40 pm
SAN
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LIH
13h 20m
1 stop
$256Delta
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
American Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 10:50 am
LIH
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SFO
10h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 4:14 pm
SFO
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LIH
8h 49m
1 stop
$256American Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Tue, Mar 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:37 pm - 9:51 pm
LIH
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SJC
5h 14mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:52 am
SJC
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LIH
5h 52mnonstop
$267Alaska Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 4
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 7:16 am
LIH
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SFO
5h 17mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:03 am - 1:10 pm
SFO
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LIH
6h 07mnonstop
$267United Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 17
United Airlines Logo
11:13 pm - 7:29 am
LIH
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SFO
5h 16mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 9:57 pm
SFO
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LIH
6h 07mnonstop
$274United Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
Delta Logo
8:20 pm - 10:34 am
LIH
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SAN
11h 14m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 6:40 pm
SAN
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LIH
15h 25m
2 stops
$292Delta
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:56 pm - 10:41 pm
LIH
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SAN
5h 45mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:11 am - 11:47 am
SAN
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LIH
6h 36mnonstop
$297Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Lihue to California flights

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

What is the cheapest Lihue to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Lihue found in the last 72 hours was to Los Angeles, at $128 round-trip. The most popular route is from Lihue (LIH) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $128.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Lihue to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $344, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lihue to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lihue to California, 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 from Lihue to California is December, when tickets cost $307 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $537 and $485 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lihue to California?

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

When flying from Lihue to California, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Lihue, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Lihue to California, 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 on the flight from Lihue to California, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$111
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Lihue to Oakland

Flights from Lihue to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Lihue to California 
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
LIH
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SMF
Oct 2024
Get to the airport early. Long line through security.
SusanFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
LIH
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OAK
Aug 2024
That they willlet you check your carry ons the gate sometimes
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
LIH
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OAK
May 2024
Bring some food and be prepared for seat changes.

FAQs - booking California flights

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

    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 from Lihue to California.

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

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

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

    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 from Lihue to California 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 from Lihue to California?

    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 from Lihue to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $317 on average. Morning departures are around 23% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $489.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Lihue to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $192 one-way - $576 round-trip; Los Angeles $233 one-way - $236 round-trip; San Francisco $239 one-way - $432 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Lihue to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lihue to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Lihue to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11833 reviews
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
Airline reviews

The he whole flight was very smooth on every aspects.

10.0 ExcellentPhilip, Feb 2026
SFO - SAN
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The he whole flight was very smooth on every aspects.

Flight cancelled and deplaned. Rescheduled 8 hours later at a different airport. Ended up at destination but late.

Alaska used to be a top notch airline. With it's growth it is now in line with the big airlines. Not bad, not great.

Due to plane delays on both legs of my flight home, I had to be rerouted from Santa Rosa to Las Vegas on Skywest and then to DCA on American. SkyWest airlines sat on runway in Las Vegas for 20 minutes waiting for gate to clear. My boarding pass for American that I was given by Alaska was incomplete and the Las Vegas airport lacked signage and departure boards. I barely made my flight bc it was so confusing. American Airlines has a much better wireless connection. I’ll never fly Alaska again. It clearly has problems.

Great. I did have a little issue getting into the Lounge, which is likely more an American Airlines issue. I did not carry my physical AAdvantage Executive credit card with me on this trip, which Admirals Club membership is a part of the benefits of having this card. The instructions on the AA website and the Citi cards website make it seem like you don't need the physical card, as both sites state you can enter with your boarding pass and driver's license. But both lounges said you were required to present the physical card (and not the digital version, via Apple Pay), as only the physical card says "Admirals Club" on the back.I also do not have a physical Admirals Club membership card, so while both lounges eventually let me in, both denied me entrance initially for this reason.

I paid for wifi and it never worked... it was miserable. I couldn't access my shared files to work on the plane, it didn't work on my phone. I paid for nothing but frustration and continual refreshing, hoping it would work

We left about 30 minutes late due to ramp issues. It did not impact me, but I know others on the flight had very tight connections to Maui.

Everything from the time I booked my flight through to the end when I got home was smooth and wonderful. Service was great, the flight attendants were attentive and there were no outstanding delays.

Delayed and no entertainment? I also forgot my headphones and immediately reported it and have not heard back yet.

The crew was very friendly. Boarding was quick and efficient.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

Delayed and cancelled flights were hard and very stressful, both ways!

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

Everything was great and smooth. Given the short flight there was no entertainment but the rating does not give this option. My first flight with Hawaiian was a success all around.

Flying with Hawaiian Airlines is a treat! They have the best crew, food and drinks! I’ve always enjoyed flying with Hawaiian Airlines and will continue to use them!

Amazing all female crew, including the pilot. Great flight attendants and smooth trip. Food was good. Boarding the plane from back to front would have made things significantly smoother. Took forever to wait for people to clear the alley. A little extra leg room would be nice also. Please thank your flight crew!

We decided to take our mom on vacation but we were worried how well she will do on the flight, she's a senior and required special accommodations such as transport chair since she can't stand for long periods. To our surprise my whole family was given priority boarding, my mom was given chair, we were not standing in line and were given seats in good area next to our mom. A+ experience!

I like that you have eliminated plastic cups, bottles and straws. The crew was conscientious about separating the used paper cups from the trash. This change to paper is a great move and makes me want to choose Alaska when I fly.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

The flight crew was rude. We were in first class and no one even offered water until an hour after we were in the air. Horrible experience

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

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