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There are very few direct flights on this route operated by Alaska Airlines. However, you can fly using a connected flight with one or two layover stops. The most common stops take place at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Las Angeles International Airport (LAX), Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HLL), and Kahului Airport (OGG).

Yes. You can drive and park your car at the departure airport. We recommend making a parking reservation ahead of time. You can do so through their website or by visiting the parking plaza or Valet at the airport. There are shuttles that transport passengers between the terminals in a convenient and efficient way.

There are several lounges at the departure airport providing state-of-the-art facilities and amenities. The lounges provide a rejuvenating and relaxing environment where you can say as you wait to board your flight. Enjoy the services and amenities such as showers, restrooms, food and full bar. Some of the lounges available are Aspire Lounge, Delta Sky Club, and United Club, to mention a few.

There is a variety of ground transportation option at the airport that provide convenient and simple transportation from the airport to your destinations. The airport has access to shuttles, taxi, car rentals, buses and Kauai County buses. Taking a taxi or a car rental is the most convenient and affordable option out of the airport.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Lihue flights:

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

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

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between San Diego and Lihue.

Flights from San Diego to Lihue usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Lihue (LIH).

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

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $420 round-trip via Sacramento Intl (SMF), compared to $515 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

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

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Honolulu (HNL) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Oakland (OAK) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 13% of one-stop connections

Los Angeles (LAX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the San Diego to Lihue route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $431 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $590, a difference of $159. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:07 am and lands at 2:31 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:44 am and lands at 4:08 pm.

The flight takes about 6h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 21% above the route average of $496. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Lihue takes 6h 24m, covering 2,670 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.

One-way fares from San Diego to Lihue are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $162, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Honolulu (HNL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 12m, compared with 8h 14m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 8h 40m via San Francisco (SFO).

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

Lihue Airport (LIH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $29 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Thrifty
· Hertz
· Budget
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Lihue range from $388 to $656, with an average of $496 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.

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