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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Lihue (SJC-LIH)

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

Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:43 amSJC-LIH
5h 43mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 10:36 pmLIH-SJC
5h 11mnonstop
$272Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:43 amSJC-LIH
5h 43mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 10:36 pmLIH-SJC
5h 11mnonstop
$278Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 15
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:43 amSJC-LIH
5h 43mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 11:57 amLIH-SJC
10h 27m1 stop
$282Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:43 amSJC-LIH
5h 43mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 11:57 amLIH-SJC
10h 27m1 stop
$288Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 17
Delta Logo
11:33 am - 7:22 pmSJC-LIH
10h 49m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:45 pm - 12:53 pmLIH-SJC
12h 08m1 stop
$297Delta
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Thu, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 19
Delta Logo
11:33 am - 7:22 pmSJC-LIH
10h 49m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:45 pm - 10:53 amLIH-SJC
10h 08m1 stop
$322Delta
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:27 pmSJC-LIH
11h 27m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 9:10 amLIH-SJC
8h 25m1 stop
$349American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 7
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:27 pmSJC-LIH
11h 27m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 9:10 amLIH-SJC
8h 25m1 stop
$394American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 19
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 12:50 pmSJC-LIH
8h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:05 pm - 8:55 amLIH-SJC
10h 50m2 stops
$430Southwest
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Wed, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 19
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 4:00 pmSJC-LIH
12h 00m2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:05 pm - 10:00 amLIH-SJC
11h 55m2 stops
$451Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Lihue flights

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

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

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

For San Jose to Lihue, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Lihue back to San Jose, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Lihue is May, where tickets cost $337 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $636 and $598 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Jose 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 $1,366 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose to Lihue, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$139
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Jose to Lihue

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

  • Which airlines provide Business Class flights from San Jose to Lihue?

    Several airlines provide Business Class tickets, including American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta. General benefits of flying Business Class include early boarding and alighting on arrival, priority check-in and security screening, wider seats in the Business cabin, chef-curated meals, and complimentary blankets and pillows.

  • What carry-on bags can I carry on my flight from San Jose to Lihue?

    Airlines servicing flights from San Jose to Lihue allow one carry-on bag plus one personal item on board. The standard carry-on luggage size is 22’ × 14’ × 9’ inches, including the wheels and the handle, though you may encounter a slight variation from airline to airline. This ensures they fit underneath the seat before you or into the overhead cabin.

  • What are some eco-friendly airlines flying between San Jose and Lihue?

    Roughly 4.971 lb of carbon is released on flights from San Jose to Lihue per passenger. However, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines have invested in eco-friendly flying practices to reduce their carbon footprint. These practices include purchasing a modern, fuel-efficient fleet, adopting biofuels, and reducing single-use plastics.

  • Which airlines from San Jose to Lihue allow passengers to bring their pets on board?

    Most carriers, including Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines, will permit you to carry your pet to Lihue in the cabin at a manageable fee. They allow only one pet per traveler, and your pet must be in a carrier that can fit underneath the front seat. To transport your pet to Lihue, the agent at check-in will require you to present a copy of the Neighbor Island Inspection Permit issued in your name.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Lihue was $139 for a one-way ticket and $272 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from San Jose to Lihue on on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Lihue are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $517 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 $527 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $139 or less one-way and $366 or less round-trip.
  • Flights to Lihue will depart from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). The airline hub handles flights from San Jose and the Santa Clara Valley area of the San Francisco Bay Area. SJC is roughly 12 miles west of San Jose’s city center.
  • Consider booking flights to Lihue with Alaska Airlines. San Jose Airport serves as a focus city for Alaska Airlines. Flying with the airline from SJC will give you more flight alternatives to Lihue. Note that your Alaska Airlines flight will depart from Terminal B.
  • Passengers with limited mobility should consider booking flights with Southwest Airlines or American Airlines. They offer accessible services for a hassle-free aviation experience. These include priority boarding, wheelchair service to and from your gate, and onboard services such as extra seating space.
  • The layovers for flights from San Jose to Lihue vary from airline to airline. For instance, Hawaiian Airlines flights have a stop at Kahului Airport (OGG) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Alaska Airlines flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), and American Airlines flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
  • San Jose Airport hosts two The Club Lounges in Terminal A, opposite Gates 8 and 15. Lounge passes are available to any passenger regardless of class of service or airline. Active members of the U.S. military can access the military lounge outside the airport between the two terminals.

Prefer to fly direct from San Jose to Lihue?

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

Direct departures

San Jose to Lihue

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Thursday

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 Jose

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Thursday

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 Jose to Lihue

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose 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 Jose 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 10000 reviews
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
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Great crew, smooth flight and landing. Wish they would offer Dr. Pepper and a choice of flavors of pretzels.

8.0 ExcellentCatlin, Jun 2025SJC - PDX
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Great crew, smooth flight and landing. Wish they would offer Dr. Pepper and a choice of flavors of pretzels.

Terrible check in experience, and they ended up losing our bag.

they didn't fix a plane and we were delayed travelling an extra 12 hours.

This flight was how a flight should be. The flight from Hawaii to Seattle was terrible

Our big luggage never made it to Boston. Very crucial to get it ASAP as heart medication is in there.

Wish I got An email stating that I needed to check in at hawaiian even if I made my ticket thru alaska. I had to walk to terminal A from Terminal B.

These questions are hard to answer. It was not until I checked in that I learned my flight was going to Seattle for a connection and not Portland. I did not get notified, or asked, about this change by Alaska or Kayak. Thankfully I made this flight; but missed the connecting flight and it took me much longer to get home. A service representative for Alaska says this happens frequently with third party companies, like Kayak. Please please figure that out.

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

One of the worst check-in experiences ever. Apparently, we were overweight and had to completely repack. They tried to charge us an extra $35 per bag on top of the standard checked baggage fee we had already paid in advance. Surprisingly, we managed to fit everything into our carry-ons and stayed under their precious 50-pound limit. (By the way, 23 kg is actually 50.7 lbs, so we couldn’t even go slightly over 50 according to the very unfriendly agent.)

Tight legroom. The breakfast was provided, which was a plus, and okay the taste.

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.

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

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.

Hawaiian airlines canceled my flight the night before my a due to weather. This is fine, I know this happens. In the email alerting me to the cancellation they said they would reach out to reschedule. I got this email at dinner time the night before the trip. I didn’t hear back so I called and was on hold for hours, I tried their texting questions option and never heard back. I tried to chat with a representative online, the website says you can chat and have questions answered but there is no link to a chat option anywhere on the site. After hours trying to get someone to communicate with me about the details of the cancellation and my rescheduling options I have up, got the flight refunded and booked a much more expensive last minute flight. Nonexistent customer service, I’ll never fly Hawaiian again.

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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