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

• Earliest: departs at 12:24 pm and lands at 5:40 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 5:15 am.

The flight takes about 5h 16m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Lihue to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Lihue to San Francisco takes 5h 16m, covering 2,443 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 San Francisco range from $342 to $508, with an average of $472 over the past 12 months. Anything below $342 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $453 round-trip, compared to $503 via a layover through Kahului (OGG).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 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 Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321 (sharklets) variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Lihue to San Francisco flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and evening 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 $325 to $1,123. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Lihue to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $165, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Lihue to San Francisco usually depart from Lihue (LIH) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Connecting flights from Lihue to San Francisco most commonly pass through:

• Kahului (OGG) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Honolulu (HNL) - 38% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Lihue to San Francisco. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $267 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $551, a difference of $284.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Honolulu (HNL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 18m, compared with 7h 41m via Kahului (OGG).

San Francisco is 2 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 San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Lihue to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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:

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

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