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

• Earliest: departs at 12:15 pm and lands at 5:29 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:25 pm and lands at 2:39 am.

The flight takes about 5h 14m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Lihue to Oakland takes 5h 14m, covering 2,453 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.

Round-trip flights from Lihue to Oakland range from $317 to $489, with an average of $441 over the past 12 months. Anything below $317 counts as a good deal.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321 (sharklets) variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Lihue to Oakland flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $351 to $2,061. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Lihue to Oakland route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Lihue to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $181, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from Lihue to Oakland usually depart from Lihue (LIH) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Lihue to Oakland. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $317 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $613, a difference of $296.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Southwest
• Alaska Airlines

Oakland is 3 hours ahead of Lihue (Pacific Time vs Hawaii-Aleutian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Oakland are Oakland Arena, Fox Theater and Jack London Square. These are among the most viewed places in Oakland on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lihue to Oakland flights:

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

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

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

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

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

Apply for the TSA PreCheck for seamless screening. When you buy a Delta ticket, your boarding pass will show a pre-notification labeled TSA PRECHK. If you check in online, your digital boarding pass will have a PreCheck logo. At Lihue (LIH) Airport’s security line, you won’t be asked to remove belts, shoes, electronics, liquids, and jackets.

You can book a seat upgrade into any ticket class of Hawaiian Airlines, including the Discount Economy. Buying a Main Cabin Economy ticket makes you eligible for two upgrades: Preferred Seats and Extra Comfort Seats. The latter are mostly on Boeing 717, Airbus A321neo, and A330 and offer more space (18″ width and 35”-36″ legroom).

When your flight is delayed or canceled, you should fly on standby. You can do so on Hawaiian Airlines and get a later flight at a zero surcharge. If you are an elite member of HawaiianMiles, you can get a free standby for an earlier flight from LIH to OAK. Also, request a free seat upgrade when checking in.

Alaska Airlines has special lifts and portable ramps for restricted mobility passengers who cannot board or deplane stairways on aircraft without a jet bridge. The airline also provides special aisle chairs to help you down a narrow plane aisle. Each aircraft features moveable armrest seats for smooth transfer of limited mobility passengers into their seats and onboard wheelchairs to ease navigation through the cabin.