$145 Find Cheap Flights from Oakland to Lihue - Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 12:34 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:40 pm and lands at 6:14 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 34m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Oakland to Lihue takes 5h 34m, 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 Oakland to Lihue range from $377 to $617, with an average of $479 over the past 12 months. Anything below $377 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $479 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $473 round-trip, compared to $617 via a layover through Kahului (OGG).

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Oakland to Lihue flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

One-way fares from Oakland to Lihue are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $170, which is 33% 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 Oakland to Lihue usually depart from Oakland (OAK) 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 Oakland to Lihue route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 34m.

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

• Honolulu (HNL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Kahului (OGG) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Oakland to Lihue. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $407 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $570, a difference of $163.

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

• Southwest
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Honolulu (HNL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 28m, compared with 8h 32m via Kahului (OGG) and 9h 14m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Lihue is 3 hours behind Oakland (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 Oakland to Lihue flights:

• Southwest: 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:

• Southwest: 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.

The Lihue Airport (LIH) is more of an open-air airport with no walls surrounding it. However, it has also got a rental car facility from which you can rent a car under the agreed rules. Also, the airport has air-conditioned gates, shopping areas, and accessible restrooms.

Yes. Lihue Airport (LIH) has a lounge for its economy class travelers. However, you will be expected to purchase a day pass or pay at the door to access the lounge. However, some buy an annual membership, primarily if they are regular visitors to the airport. You can access the lounge from the Airside near Gate 5.

The short-term parking rates of the Oakland International Airport (OAK) are about $5 per hour for the daily parking, approximately $1 per 12min for the hourly parking, and about $4 per 30min for the premier parking. Additionally, the long-term parking in the airport starts as low as about $18 per day for the economy parking, approximately $24 per day for the daily parking, about $34 per day for the hourly parking, and approximately $38 per day for the premier parking.

Yes. Hawaiian Airlines offers both direct flights and those with layovers from Oakland (OAK) to Lihue (LIH). The flights with layovers include those through Kahului Airport (OGG) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Additionally, Hawaiian Airlines is the most prominent airline on the route.

The Oakland International Airport (OAK) boasts of being one of the few airports to create secluded and serene environments for mothers to breastfeed their little ones when traveling. Additionally, these locations are also convenient for mothers who wish to pump. The Mamava Lactation Suits are found in Terminal 2 of the Airport. Those traveling with small children will be pleased to know there are several play areas scattered throughout the airport. There are also elevators and wheelchair-accessible restrooms.