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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Lihue (SAN-LIH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Lihue that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Lihue

Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 10
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 6:10 pmSAN-LIH
13h 25m1 stop
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6:15 am - 8:55 pmLIH-SAN
11h 40m1 stop
$288Southwest
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Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 25
Delta Logo
11:05 am - 7:22 pmSAN-LIH
11h 17m1 stop
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9:26 pm - 9:19 amLIH-SAN
8h 53m1 stop
$297Delta
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Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 11
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 5:18 pmSAN-LIH
14h 03m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:26 pm - 9:19 amLIH-SAN
8h 53m1 stop
$302Delta
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:18 pm - 9:47 amSAN-LIH
14h 29m1 stop
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9:07 am - 7:41 amLIH-SAN
19h 34m2 stops
$345Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:18 pm - 9:47 amSAN-LIH
24h 29m1 stop
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2:20 pm - 8:11 amLIH-SAN
14h 51m1 stop
$351Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Nov 28 - Sat, Dec 6
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:58 pmSAN-LIH
8h 43m1 stop
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11:50 pm - 10:04 amLIH-SAN
8h 14m1 stop
$362United Airlines
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Sun, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 5
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 12:05 pmSAN-LIH
8h 50m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 11:41 pmLIH-SAN
7h 21m1 stop
$365United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 22
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:16 pm - 8:32 pmSAN-LIH
6h 16mnonstop
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10:47 am - 11:59 pmLIH-SAN
10h 12m1 stop
$367Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 13
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:16 pm - 8:32 pmSAN-LIH
6h 16mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:54 pm - 7:33 amLIH-SAN
5h 39mnonstop
$378Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 24
American Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 3:04 pmSAN-LIH
21h 06m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:11 pm - 8:33 amLIH-SAN
8h 22m1 stop
$406American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Lihue flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Lihue to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from San Diego to Lihue? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Lihue?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Lihue clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Lihue on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from San Diego to Lihue. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Lihue?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Lihue, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Lihue is September, where tickets cost $395 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $620 and $617 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to Lihue?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,169 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Lihue?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Lihue, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Lihue, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$149
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Lihue

When to book flights from San Diego to Lihue

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Lihue based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Lihue

  • How can I fly from San Diego to Lihue?

    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).

  • Can I park at San Diego Airport (SAN)?

    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.

  • Are there lounges at SAN?

    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.

  • How do I get out from Lihue Airport (LIH)?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Lihue?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Lihue was $149 for a one-way ticket and $288 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Lihue?

    A passport is not required to fly from San Diego to Lihue.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Lihue?

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at Lihue, also known as Lihue.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Lihue?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, Aeromexico, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Lihue flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Lihue?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Lihue flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Lihue?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Lihue.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Lihue?

    There are nonstop flights from San Diego to Lihue on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Lihue, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Lihue are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $549 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $471 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Lihue?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Lihue.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Lihue?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lihue from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Lihue?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Lihue with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and LIH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Lihue?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Lihue from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Lihue

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $224 or less one-way and $492 or less round-trip.
  • The departure airport is not far from the city center. The airport is approximately 2 miles northwest of San Diego. San Diego is easily accessible by bus, shuttle, or cab. The city bus services have access to the airport and stop at Terminal 1 and 2. The buses operate between 5 am and midnight. The best choice is probably a taxi, especially if you have luggage.
  • A wide variety of permanent works of art are created as part of the art program at San Diego International Airport (SAN) to further the goals of the Airport Authority. If you're searching for something to do to kill time before your trip, keep yourself occupied by admiring the lovely and beautiful exhibits.
  • Although there are no hotels at the San Diego airport, there are a number of off-site hotels that range from 2 to 5 stars where you can stay overnight to avoid being late for your flight. You can locate one that fits both your wants and your budget. You can stay at the Hilton San Diego Airport, which is 0.8 miles from SAN, the Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station, which is 0.4 miles away, and the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina.
  • The single level terminal at Lihue Airport (LIH) has passenger accommodations conveniently provided on the same level, eliminating the need for escalators and elevators. On the street side of the terminal are the airline ticket counters, automobile rental, baggage claim, visitor information booths, porter service, security screening checkpoint, taxi service, agricultural inspection stations, and parking lots.
  • If you need to withdraw money for your trip, you can find ATMs at the LIH airport. There are two located in the main lobby and the other two in each baggage claim area.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Lihue?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Diego to Lihue.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego Airport to Lihue Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Diego to Lihue

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

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Direct returns

Lihue to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Diego to Lihue

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Lihue. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Lihue? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
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The plane was delayed a bit. It wasn't a huge problem though, as we were heading back home.

8.0 ExcellentCarlos, Jun 2025SAN - AUS
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The plane was delayed a bit. It wasn't a huge problem though, as we were heading back home.

Flight was great. Boarding was crazy because another flight was boarding late next to ours so everyone was standing and in the way.

very good but no blankets for overnight flight or tv screens…

We were in 1st Class. Excellent service. Easy boarding. No too difficult to speak with someone on the phone. Breakfast was not eatable for me. No screen to watch movies. I don't have or want a tablet. This is first class there should be screens. Even if I had a tablet there was no place to put it. There is a place to put a tablet in economy. Seats were a bit lumpy.

A cheerful and effective crew. Tasty pre-order food options.

My youngest didn't have a assigned seat until we biard6the plane.

Long delay before boarding. By the time I was informed of the delay I was already at the gate.

There was no seating at the gate, no where to charge your devices, super crowded. Boarding in group F meant all luggage space was taken when it was time for me to board. The boarding crew was short with everyone and seemed irritated. The luggage space was insufficient, the seat was too small for me (6'4") and very uncomfortable trip. I was in a middle seat between a person snoring the whole trip and a person with very strong body odor. The flight crew was terse and unfriendly, seemed irritated and impatient. Yelled a lot at people with earbuds in, understandable. Finally, we arrived 10 minutes early, only to sit on the tarmac for 20 minutes and wait for a gate. Worst flight experience I've had in years.

Self check in is not indicated well if you approach Terminal 1 from Terminal 2 Parking

The flight was delayed by 3 hours and 30 minutes without any explanation.

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

Much better than the.last. flight on SW on Thanksgiving day

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

It was very pleasant. The staff and crew are very polite.

Bar code for checking luggage and boarding pass didn't work. Had to stand in long customer service line. Passengers at Oahu should be aware the Terminal for Hawaiian Air requires travel by shuttle. Budget an extra 20-30 minutes to get from the main terminal to the remote terminal.

Despite two calls as well as a chat on the website, Alaska would not add my TSA number to my reservation. The flight was switched from Hawaiian to Alaska which caused them to mess this up in the first place

We moved from the international terminal to a new location. I think there are still some bugs to work out . We didn’t receive check in notification and had to scramble to find it but i think it will work out

Not so good. The takeoff was aborted after reaching 100 knots due to a problem with the front tires. I do commend the pilot for a quick decision and preventing a potential disaster. We returned to the gate to put fresh tires on the front. Our flight was delayed for over 3 hours. The rest of the flight was okay. We were reimbursed by Hawaiian Airlines for only $50. Not too generous

Arrived at the gate with no seats assigned. Was told by gate agent the flight was full and we would not be on it. I asked the gate agent how could I be sold tickets when the flight was full. She replied, “Thats just how they do it.” I was able to get seats once I arrived at the gate. The flight itself was great. I’ll never purchase tickets without seat assignments from kayak or anyone again. Shame on kayak or Hawaiian airlines or all of you.

The pre-flight check in process was bad. The app didn't allow check-in online and forced me to check in at the airport. Alaska didn't have self-service kiosks for check in (only bag tagging stations), so I had to wait in line with people who were checking bags just to get my boarding pass.

The temperature on the plane was too cold and the food was not very good. Everything else was good.

Staff was great. Heard negative things about this airline but my experience was great

There was mention of a complimentary magazine but none were in the seat pockets. The flight is short so understandable not having food or a snack.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

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