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Cheap Flights from Lihue to Honolulu (LIH-HNL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Lihue to Honolulu 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 from Lihue to Honolulu

Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 19
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
2:23 pm - 3:01 pmLIH-HNL
0h 38mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 10:12 pmHNL-LIH
0h 42mnonstop
$94Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 3
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 12:50 pmLIH-HNL
0h 45mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 6:10 pmHNL-LIH
0h 45mnonstop
$98Southwest
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 3
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 4:35 pmLIH-HNL
2h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:35 pm - 9:20 pmHNL-LIH
0h 45mnonstop
$103Southwest
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Tue, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 13
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 6:08 pmLIH-HNL
0h 38mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:36 am - 6:17 amHNL-LIH
0h 41mnonstop
$108Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 13
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5:30 pm - 6:08 pmLIH-HNL
0h 38mnonstop
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5:36 am - 6:17 amHNL-LIH
0h 41mnonstop
Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 5:51 pmLIH-HNL
0h 36mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:36 am - 6:19 amHNL-LIH
0h 43mnonstop
$114Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 19
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 8:33 pmLIH-HNL
0h 38mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:36 am - 6:17 amHNL-LIH
0h 41mnonstop
$115Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 19
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 4:35 pmLIH-HNL
2h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 2:05 pmHNL-LIH
6h 05m1 stop
$119Southwest
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Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 8:33 pmLIH-HNL
0h 38mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:40 pm - 2:21 pmHNL-LIH
0h 41mnonstop
$120Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 19
United Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 11:18 amLIH-HNL
13h 38m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 11:47 amHNL-LIH
14h 07m1 stop
$1,162United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Lihue to Honolulu

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing connectivity.


Delta's Comfort Plus seats provide extra legroom, ideal for a more comfortable short flight.

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Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines offers priority check-in for inter-island flights, saving time at the airport.


Hawaiian Airlines' economy seats offer 29-31 inches of pitch, standard for short-haul flights.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines offers a 20-minute baggage guarantee, ensuring quick baggage claim or compensation.


Alaska Airlines' Saver Fares are budget-friendly for short flights, but with restrictions like last boarding.

Southwest

Southwest allows two free checked bags, perfect for travelers with more luggage.


Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In improves boarding position, reducing the chance of a middle seat.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Lihue to Honolulu flights

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

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Lihue to Honolulu, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Honolulu, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Lihue to Honolulu, 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 Honolulu is May, where tickets cost $140 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $164 and $160 respectively.

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

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 Honolulu, 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 Honolulu, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonApril
Cheapest flight$46
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Lihue to Honolulu

When to book flights from Lihue to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lihue to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Lihue to Honolulu: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Lihue to Honolulu 
RobertFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLIH-HNLJun 2025
Check in 24 hours prior and pay for luggage in advance to help expedite process
teresaFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLIH-HNLOct 2024
The flight is so short ! The hardest parts were returning our rental cars and getting our bags checked -nothing opened until 5 and we had a 6 am flight -we all got aboard but it was a challenge
StaceyFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLIH-HNLOct 2024
Give yourself more time than you would expect on a Saturday to get through check in. Also, the airport is hot, so be prepared.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLIH-HNLMay 2024
Being on the airport one hour bevor boarding is fine :)
Verified travelerFlew with DeltaLIH-HNLFeb 2024
If you are code-sharing with Delta you won’t be able to checkin online.
Verified travelerFlew with DeltaLIH-HNLFeb 2024
If code-sharing with Delta you may not be able to checkin online.

FAQs for booking flights from Lihue to Honolulu

  • What amenities and services can I enjoy while waiting on my flight to leave Lihue Airport?

    Passengers using the Lihue Airport can benefit from baggage trolleys, retail shopping, and numerous places to drink and eat such as the Tiki Bar & Lounge and Starbucks coffee. For convenience, before you get on the plane, you can withdraw a little spending money from one of the airport's many ATM machines.

  • How can I get from the Honolulu Airport (HNL) to my hotel?

    If you're on a tight budget, you can take the bus from the Honolulu Airport to the city. It will take about 30min to get to the city center and 26min to Hickham Field Air Force Base. You'll save lots of time, however, by taking a taxi. A taxi ride from the airport to downtown will take only 8min depending on traffic. Renting a car at the Honolulu Airport is another option. Hertz, National, Thrifty, and Budget all have rental offices at this airport. The car rental center is conveniently located directly across from Terminal 2.

  • Is the Honolulu Airport (HNL) walkable?

    You can walk part, but not all, of the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Terminals 1 and 2 can be easily accessed, however, Terminal 3 is much farther away. There is an airport shuttle that will take you from Terminal 1 or 2 over to Terminal 3.

  • Are there any airline lounges at the Lihue Airport (LIH)?

    The Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club is available to members (or those who pay for admission) who are flying out of the Lihue Airport. It is located in the main terminal and provides its guests with complimentary beverages, reading materials, television, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Lihue to Honolulu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Lihue to Honolulu was $46 for a one-way ticket and $94 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Lihue and Honolulu?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Lihue to Honolulu?

    Lihue and Honolulu are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Lihue from Lihue and will be arriving at Honolulu.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Lihue to Honolulu?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Lihue to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Lihue to Honolulu?

    The Boeing 717-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Lihue to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Lihue to Honolulu?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Lihue and Honolulu, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Lihue to Honolulu?

    There are nonstop flights from Lihue to Honolulu on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Lihue to Honolulu, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Lihue to Honolulu are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $147 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $159 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Honolulu.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu from 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 from Lihue to Honolulu?

    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 Honolulu with an airline and back to Lihue with another airline. Booking your flights between Lihue and HNL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Lihue to Honolulu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $85 or less one-way and $174 or less round-trip.
  • Catch a quick flight from Lihue to Honolulu. When traveling out of this airport, you can get dropped off right outside of your terminal. Many airlines also offer curbside check-in which is very convenient. If you want more time, you can go to the public parking lot. Here you can enjoy free temporary parking (the first 15min are free).
  • The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is where you'll arrive on your trip to Honolulu. This airport is about 12min from downtown Honolulu and 22min from Waikiki.
  • At the Lihue Airport (LIH), long-term parking is available right off of the Mokulele Loop. For convenience, there is an automatic ticket dispenser. Be sure to take your ticket with you. When you leave the parking lot after your vacation, you'll show it to the attendant and they'll let you know how much you owe.
  • When you've landed at the Honolulu Airport (HNL), you can find out about local restaurants, attractions, and accommodations at the visitor's information desk. You can also book tour packages or buy tickets to special events at this desk. There are over a dozen visitor information desks around the airport. They are staffed from early morning to very late in the evening.
  • The Lihue Airport (LIH) is small and easy to navigate. It has just one terminal and eight gates. If you don't want to drive or get dropped off for your flight, the Kaua'i Bus makes stops at the Lihue Airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Lihue to Honolulu?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Lihue to Honolulu.
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Direct departures

Lihue to Honolulu

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

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Direct returns

Honolulu to Lihue

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Lihue to Honolulu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Lihue to Honolulu. 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 Honolulu? 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 10000 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
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Our flight time was drastically changed which caused us to lose a day of vacation

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jul 2025SAN - LIH
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Our flight time was drastically changed which caused us to lose a day of vacation

Wonderful respectful staff for a short flight late at night...lots of considerations all met!

Flight was delayed which led to missed connection, but rebooked on a more direct flight at the last minute and arrived in Juneau on time with all our luggage. Little stressful and our family seating got split, but it all worked out in the end.

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

Very bad, terrible food and late by 2 hours. Then no to open aircraft doors

Flying on Hawaiian Airlines was good. But, getting a boarding pass was a hassle. I booked what I thought was an Alaska Airlines flight that was actually a Hawaiian Airlines flight. I couldn't check in online. I had to wait for the Hawaiian Airlines counter to open so I could get my boarding pass which was a requirement for me to get in The Club or the Centurion Lounge. (I had no check in luggage so I didn't expect to have to physically check in.) The Alaska Airlines staff blamed the FAA for the problem.

Terrible check in experience, and they ended up losing our bag.

they didn't fix a plane and we were delayed travelling an extra 12 hours.

This flight was how a flight should be. The flight from Hawaii to Seattle was terrible

Express the need to arrive at the airport more than 2 hours ahead of BOARDING TIME due to super slow security lines at the Lihue airport. 4 ppl in a party of 9 nearly missed the boarding.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Overall it was a good flight, but the food should be looked at. No options. The seat was also uncomfortable and very tight.

Nothing. Fare didn’t allow seat allocations. So we were stuck in the middle . Not good for 77 to 80 year olds. I was stick on plane. Taken off the plane before take off and ground staff told me to google where a hospital was to get a clearance to travel again. Left on own at airport ti fend for our selves. Also was charged for baggage, also I was not aware. I think booking through a third party, such as yourselves, doesn’t allow any for considerations when allocating seats.

It was very pleasant. The staff and crew are very polite.

Hawaiian Airlines staff is always professional & quick & easy check in & boarding process

Customer service by Susan of Alaskan Air was outstanding. We missed our flight out of JFK. She got us rebooked the following day. Way to go Susan.

We boarded an hour and a half late because a coffee maker leaked in the plane. Then we had to wait for awhile to get off the plane because another plane was in our spot at the terminal. I had plans when I landed that I had to skip so it was pretty disappointing.

We moved from the international terminal to a new location. I think there are still some bugs to work out . We didn’t receive check in notification and had to scramble to find it but i think it will work out

The flight crew made the trip pleasant considering they had to work in conditions similar to a sardine can.

Good service because of wheelchair. Tight seats. Some announcements were hard to hear or understand. No directions for working the seat video or meanings of the icons. Coming into the country and changing planes was terrible with long lines and few desks open at the end. I had to go through twice because they found my tiny knife with fingernail scissors and file, when they scanned my checked luggage, and in order to keep it. I had to go through that long line a second time. Going home the luggage was checked all the way through

Service was so slow. I didn't get enough food and drink.

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