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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Lihue (SFO-LIH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Lihue

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Lihue.
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Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:47 amSFO-LIH
5h 47mnonstop
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2:25 pm - 10:40 pmLIH-SFO
5h 15mnonstop
$314Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:47 amSFO-LIH
5h 47mnonstop
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2:25 pm - 10:40 pmLIH-SFO
5h 15mnonstop
$320Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Fri, Aug 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:47 amSFO-LIH
5h 47mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 10:40 pmLIH-SFO
5h 15mnonstop
$322Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Aug 11 - Fri, Aug 22
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:54 amSFO-LIH
8h 54m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:57 pm - 9:12 pmLIH-SFO
5h 15mnonstop
$324United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 22 - Fri, Aug 29
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 7:55 pmSFO-LIH
5h 38mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:58 pm - 7:11 amLIH-SFO
5h 13mnonstop
$329United Airlines
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Mon, May 26 - Mon, Jun 2
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:47 amSFO-LIH
5h 47mnonstop
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10:30 pm - 10:32 amLIH-SFO
9h 02m1 stop
$332Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 9
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 7:22 pmSFO-LIH
12h 22m1 stop
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9:26 pm - 10:00 amLIH-SFO
9h 34m1 stop
$333Delta
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
Delta Logo
11:15 am - 5:49 pmSFO-LIH
9h 34m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 7:53 amLIH-SFO
8h 28m1 stop
$355Delta
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Thu, May 15 - Wed, May 21
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:47 amSFO-LIH
5h 47mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 10:40 pmLIH-SFO
5h 15mnonstop
$364Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 1
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:11 pmSFO-LIH
8h 41m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:03 pm - 12:12 pmLIH-SFO
10h 09m1 stop
$383American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Lihue flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Lihue?

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

When flying from San Francisco to Lihue, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Tuesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Lihue is January, where tickets cost $366 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $684 and $586 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Lihue, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$157
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Lihue

When to book flights from San Francisco to Lihue

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Lihue

  • What is the most preferred means of transport to the city center from LIH?

    Taxis can transport passengers from the Lihue Airport to the city's heart in about 10min. In addition to renting a vehicle, using a taxi is undoubtedly the most convenient mode of transportation when seeing Kauai.

  • Are there rental car services at LIH?

    At the Lihue Airport, there are representatives from all of the major companies. Proceed from the area where you claim your bags to the Rent-A-Car booths located across the street from the terminal to pick up your vehicle. Behind the different rental car booths are where customers may pick up and drop off their vehicles for all companies.

  • Are there hotels near SFO?

    The Grand Hyatt at SFO is a brand-new luxury hotel that is privately run yet owned by San Francisco International Airport. The 4.2-acre site has a prominent location at the entrance to SFO, right near terminal buildings and parking garages, and provides convenient access to U.S. Route 101.

  • Does SFO offer parking services?

    Short-term parking is available at the San Francisco International Airport and costs around $2 every fifteen minutes. Long-term parking costs around $36 per 24h in the domestic and international parking garages, whereas the cost is approximately $24 per 24 h in the long-term parking garage.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Lihue was $157 for a one-way ticket and $314 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Francisco to Lihue. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    San Francisco and Lihue are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Lihue.

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

    Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Lihue flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Lihue flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Lihue.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Lihue are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $455 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $343 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Lihue.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lihue from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Lihue

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $217 or less one-way and $424 or less round-trip.
  • You can access the Centurion Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), located in Terminal 3, just near Gates F1/F2 in the middle of the terminal. You may enter the lounge through the elevator or the stairs that are available above. Either one will get you there. After going through security, travelers at San Francisco International Airport have access to the lounge in both Terminal 3 and Terminal G. This access is provided to passengers at both terminals. When going via SFO, remember that not all terminals are connected following the many security checkpoints.
  • If you are a mother, you have access to a variety of spacious private nursing mothers' rooms at San Francisco International Airport. These amenities are available before and after Terminals 1, 2, and 3 passengers cross security. The moms' room contains a lockable door for additional privacy, a sink, an electrical socket where you may plug in an electric breast pump, a cushioned recliner chair, a mirror, portrait-adorned walls, and a changing station for infants.
  • There is a pet relief area that is walled off and maintained for individuals who have pets. When you need help, the Animal Relief Areas are always open. Paw prints were painted on the walls in the arrivals area. Terminal 1's curbside sidewalk paving is where you'll locate it.
  • The Lihue Airport (LIH) has a variety of shops and eateries, including a bar and restaurant, a gift store, a newsstand, and a coffee shop. If you need some cash, there are automated teller machines (ATMs) located in both the lobby and the baggage claim area.
  • There is just one level across the whole terminal of LIH. Parking places accessible to people with disabilities are also provided, as are curbside loading and unloading zones. On request, they can provide you with motorized wheelchairs and porter services. Text telephones may be found in the main lobby and the section that houses the automobile rentals.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Lihue?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Lihue Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Lihue

Monday

Avianca, Lufthansa, United Airlines, +3 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +4 more

Tuesday

Avianca, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Avianca, Lufthansa, +1 more

Wednesday

Avianca, Lufthansa, United Airlines, +3 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +4 more

Thursday

Avianca, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Avianca, Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Avianca, Lufthansa, United Airlines, +3 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +4 more

Saturday

Avianca, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Avianca, Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Avianca, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Avianca, Lufthansa, +1 more

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Direct returns

Lihue to San Francisco

Monday

Avianca, Lufthansa, United Airlines, +3 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +4 more

Tuesday

Avianca, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Avianca, Lufthansa, +1 more

Wednesday

Avianca, Lufthansa, United Airlines, +3 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +4 more

Thursday

Avianca, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Avianca, Lufthansa, +1 more

Friday

Avianca, Lufthansa, United Airlines, +3 more

Avianca, Lufthansa, +4 more

Saturday

Avianca, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Avianca, Lufthansa, +1 more

Sunday

Avianca, Lufthansa, United Airlines

Avianca, Lufthansa, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Lihue

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9968 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.9Comfort
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Long delay before boarding. By the time I was informed of the delay I was already at the gate.

6.0 GoodJulie, Apr 2025LAX - LIH
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Long delay before boarding. By the time I was informed of the delay I was already at the gate.

No non-alcoholic drinks available except water and small apple juice cans.

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

The flight was delayed over two and a half hours thus causing me to miss my best friend’s funeral. All because the flight crew had to get more rest. That was the reason stated. I understand however very unfortunate. Glad everyone is well rested and resting in peace.

All good except both the outbound and return flights were delayed about 1 1/2 hrs.

Not great. My flight was canceled due to a mechanical problem and I could not get rebooked for the same day. I needed to get to my destination yesterday, not today. I was able to book with another airline but it was a layover and ultimately a 1 hour flight took me 12 hours. Normally I like Alaska much more than Southwest, but Southwest came through with a not terrible price for same day.

The plane was late arriving. The Alaska people did a great job of turning it around quickly and getting us off. We took off about 35 minutes after it reached the gate.

I liked the flight attendant named Tyler. He was charismatic and genuine. I like the pilot in my second flight, he was considerate to everyone’s feelings. I liked the people I sat beside. I like the plane size. I like Alaska airlines

Flight delay was inconvenient and exhausting getting in at 1 am. However the crew and lounge was very comfortable.

No complaints. Great service. A first class entry lane at boarding wouldn’t hurt.

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

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

Delta flight was great from the check in all the way to arrival. However, I had a very bad experience. I requested a wheelchair and the wheelchair employee that went to pick me up from the plane in Boston to bring me to the baggage claims told me I have to pay him. I was under the impression that it was a free service and I usually give tips but the person forced me to pay and since I said no because I was upset with his demand when my daughter walked in to pick me up he demanded payment from my daughter who paid him thinking maybe now it is a charged service.

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

My seat was changed at the last minute and I was moved to the last row, right next to the bathroom despite selecting my seat well in advance. I was also made to check my carry on due to space but when I got on the plane there was significant empty overhead space. Picking up my carry on from the luggage carousel added time to my trip which had already been extended due to delay.

The departure gate was changed from C1 to B18 but it was never announced at the C1 gate nor did I receive any email or text message or phone call about the gate change. I was in a window seat. In the other two seats next to me were Mr. Rotund and Ms. Rotunda, a youngish couple. Just the two of them should have booked three seats. I was smashed up against the wall and window for five hours. Overall, I'd say my flight sucked. Wouldn't you?

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 flight is supposed to be Hawaiian, but it's operated by Alaska. As such, I could not find my reservation on Hawaiian nor Alaska website. I could not check in on line. At the airports, even the kiosk could not find my reservation. I needed to wait in a long line to check in even though I have no bag to check. Good thing I got to the airport early enough.

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

Every customer service agent we came in contact with was rude, tired, overworked and indifferent

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.

This is my first time flying Hawaiian. It was so disorganized and poorly coordinated, resulting in the most unacceptable delay

Boarding was a nightmare. Almost everyone was on group 4 and there was no line people crowded the check in and made things more chaotic than they needed to be.

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

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

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

AWFUL. I have had the experience of traveling with many airlines across the world, and hands down United Airlines is the worst. Not one flight was on time, and I don’t think I met one crew member or staff member who wasn’t rude.

For an 8.5 hour flight the service on board lacked a bit. Service start was slow, the food was worse than usual and they skipped the snack they were supposed to deliver before landing.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Checkin was painful and slow! Lady didn’t seem to know what was going on and couldn’t explain the delay. Seemed ahe couldnt see the computer scree and we couldn’t hear her talk through her mask.

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

British Airways staff are very polite and willing to help.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

Angela was the best fa ever. She made that 8 hour flight a breeze

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