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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 1:06 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:55 pm and lands at 11:01 pm.

The flight takes about 6h 06m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Lihue:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Lihue takes 6h 06m, covering 2,610 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 Los Angeles to Lihue range from $411 to $625, with an average of $509 over the past 12 months. Anything below $411 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $509 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $404 round-trip via San Francisco (SFO), compared to $509 for nonstop.

Alaska Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Southwest has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Lihue flights are:

• Alaska Airlines: 100% on time
• Southwest: 100% on time
• United Airlines: 96% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 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 A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Lihue flights, with 75% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, 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 $352 to $2,690. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Lihue flights:

• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Lihue are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $201, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Lihue Airport (LIH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Sixt

Flights from Los Angeles to Lihue usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Lihue (LIH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Lihue route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 33m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Lihue most commonly connect through:

• Honolulu (HNL) - 87% of one-stop connections
• Kahului (OGG) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Oakland (OAK) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Los Angeles to Lihue. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $483 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $566, a difference of $83.

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

4 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Lihue. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines

Flying via Honolulu (HNL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 23m, compared with 9h 10m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 9h 26m via Oakland (OAK).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Lihue are Kalapaki Beach and Nawiliwili Park. These are among the most viewed places in Lihue on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Lihue flights:

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

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

If you would like to travel from Lihue Airport to Kalapaki Beach, public transportation is not an option, and you will instead have to use a taxi or a rental car, with the drive taking approximately 4 to 7 minutes. If you enjoy being active, you can also walk, which takes just under 45 minutes.

The Kaua'i Marriott Resort is a 4-star choice that is a 5-minute drive from the popular Nawiliwili harbor area and less than a 10-minute drive from Lihue Airport. The Kauai Palms Hotel is a budget-friendly choice that is a 10-minute walk from the local Kauai Museum and an 8-minute drive from the airport. The Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club is an upscale hotel that is a 5-minute drive from Grove Farm and a 10-minute drive from the airport.

Los Angeles International Airport is known for having a large variety of stores that sell souvenirs, brand-name items, and local products. The DFS Duty Free store has clothing, liquor, cosmetics, accessories, and electronics, while See’s Candies sells a variety of gourmet sweets and chocolates.

There are several XpresSpa locations throughout the terminals of Los Angeles International Airport. These spas offer many services, including traditional massages, manicures, pedicures, waxing, and even facials, making them a popular place for travelers to go while waiting to board their flights.