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$65 Find Cheap Flights from Lihue to Honolulu

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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, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 22
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:49 pm - 7:25 pmLIH-HNL
0h 36mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 7:03 amHNL-LIH
0h 43mnonstop
$73Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 8:30 pmLIH-HNL
0h 36mnonstop
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5:36 am - 6:19 amHNL-LIH
0h 43mnonstop
$78Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 4:35 pmLIH-HNL
2h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:35 pm - 9:25 pmHNL-LIH
0h 50mnonstop
$83Southwest
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 6:30 pmLIH-HNL
4h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:00 am - 2:10 pmHNL-LIH
4h 10m1 stop
$88Southwest
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Oct 29
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
2:28 pm - 3:07 pmLIH-HNL
0h 39mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 7:12 pmHNL-LIH
0h 42mnonstop
$98Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 22
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:54 pm - 8:30 pmLIH-HNL
0h 36mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 1:32 pmHNL-LIH
2h 07m1 stop
$111Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:37 am - 10:15 amLIH-HNL
0h 38mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 8:02 amHNL-LIH
0h 42mnonstop
$119Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jan 27 - Wed, Jan 28
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5:30 pm - 6:06 pmLIH-HNL
0h 36mnonstop
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5:45 am - 6:24 amHNL-LIH
0h 39mnonstop
Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Mar 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:37 amLIH-HNL
0h 37mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:29 pm - 7:10 pmHNL-LIH
0h 41mnonstop
$130Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 5
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9:00 pm - 9:40 pmLIH-HNL
0h 40mnonstop
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6:20 am - 7:03 amHNL-LIH
0h 43mnonstop

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Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts and KAYAK users
Hawaiian Airlines offers priority check-in for quick access.
Delta code-shares may block online check-in options.
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Cheapest • from $73 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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May
Cheapest • 8% price drop
April
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$73
Overall average: $144
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue 10/21Wed 10/22
LIH - HNL • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$65
Typical prices: $70-95
Southwest
Wed 11/12
LIH - HNL • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Lihue to Honolulu

 
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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 offers free carry-on and personal item, but checked bags now incur fees.


Southwest's cancellation policy allows changes up to 10 minutes before departure for travel credit or refund.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
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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, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$65
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% 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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $65 for a one-way ticket and $73 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, 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 $150 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 $153 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 $92 or less one-way and $194 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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Lihue Airport to Honolulu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Lihue to Honolulu

Monday

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Tuesday

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Wednesday

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Thursday

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Friday

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Saturday

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Sunday

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

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Direct returns

Honolulu to Lihue

Monday

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Tuesday

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Wednesday

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Thursday

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Friday

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Saturday

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Sunday

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

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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
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Terrible. Would never fly again. Took them several hours to prepare the plane and and reached my destination 4 hours late.

2.0 MediocreMariah, Aug 2025SEA - HNL
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Terrible. Would never fly again. Took them several hours to prepare the plane and and reached my destination 4 hours late.

Our boarding was delayed due to two flat tires, but I appreciate the focus on safety. I also appreciated the additional offerings for drinks which never happened before except on Hawaiian Airlines. The hospitality is fantastic! Glad I upgraded to premium seats for the extra leg room as I was getting frustrated when the person in front of me was very restless and kept shifting. Otherwise, it was a fantastic experience.

Had to sit and wait to get off the plane for closeto a hour. My son also flying to a different destination that day also had like a 2.5 hr delay

Tickets we booked together in January became two different connecting flights. VERY PISSED a about this and a terrible start to our bucket list vacation

Could not check in online - had to get boarding passes at the ticket counter and our daughter got bumped off our connecting flight. NOT OK!

I needed more space to sleep on an overnight flight.

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.

I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

They we able to seat my companion and I next to each other. Plane’s temperature was very cool. Willl be more prepared on return trip.

What an amazing flight. I haven’t experienced this level of service in a flight in years. This will be the only way to fly to Hawaii for me in the future.

Hawaiian airlines has awful customer service. Told me to keep a flight I wasn’t boarding, instead of rebooking me under two separate reservations, which caused my whole reservation to be canceled. Major issues with leadership and management. The staff at Hilo was reluctant to give me a refund, so I had to by a first class ticket in order to get on a flight the same time as my partner. The blame was pointed at me without sincere apology until the supervisor came out, who also apparently had no authority to refund me. Still waiting on correspondence from the airline days later.

The flight was great! The flight attendants were friendly and attentive. I would definitely fly Hawaiian Aurlines again!

You have to buy the ear buds and they only offers little cup of water twice.

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

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.

Going to Kahalui was wonderful. Attendants were awesome. Coming home, I was bumped from the seat I originally booked. Imagine my embarrassment as I stood there knowing I booked my flight a month earlier. All in all, I didn’t allow that spoil a wonderful weekend in Maui with family.

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