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$129 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose to Lihue

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Cheapest round-trip
$238
Overall average: $488
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/14Tue 4/21
SJC - LIH • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$638
Typical prices: $358-$523
Alaska Airlines
Tue 12/30Thu 1/1
SJC - LIH • Non-stop
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May
Cheapest • 29% price drop
June
Most popular
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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

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:09 am
SJC
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LIH
6h 09mnonstop
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2:45 pm - 10:56 pm
LIH
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SJC
5h 11mnonstop
$238Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 22
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7:00 am - 10:09 am
SJC
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LIH
6h 09mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:02 am - 6:55 pm
LIH
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SJC
6h 53m1 stop
$240Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 6:31 pm
SJC
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LIH
13h 31m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:45 pm - 10:57 am
LIH
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SJC
10h 12m1 stop
$243Delta
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 9:24 pm
SJC
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LIH
10h 24m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 10:56 pm
LIH
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SJC
5h 11mnonstop
$248Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 6:31 pm
SJC
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LIH
13h 31m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:31 pm - 4:02 pm
LIH
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SJC
16h 31m2 stops
$249Delta
Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 10
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 6:31 pm
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LIH
13h 31m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:35 pm - 1:05 pm
LIH
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SJC
12h 30m1 stop
$257Delta
Sun, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 22
Delta Logo
11:40 am - 7:55 pm
SJC
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LIH
10h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:31 pm - 8:32 am
LIH
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SJC
9h 01m1 stop
$260Delta
Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 9
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 6:31 pm
SJC
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LIH
13h 31m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:35 pm - 4:02 pm
LIH
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SJC
15h 27m2 stops
$262Delta
Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 10
Delta Logo
5:54 am - 7:55 pm
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LIH
16h 01m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:35 pm - 4:02 pm
LIH
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SJC
15h 27m2 stops
$268Delta
Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 21
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 6:21 pm
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LIH
13h 21m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:45 pm - 1:34 pm
LIH
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SJC
12h 49m1 stop
$273Delta
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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 Saturday, with Sunday 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 $335 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $618 and $553 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $397, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% 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 $129 for a one-way ticket and $238 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, and Hawaiian 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 MAX 8 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?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Jose and Lihue, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 $478 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 $516 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $374 or less one-way and $317 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.
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Direct departures

San Jose to Lihue

Tuesday

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Thursday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines

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Direct returns

Lihue to San Jose

Saturday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 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 11475 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
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See previous. It was the flight from Honolulu to Kapalua that was cancelled.

8.0 ExcellentEvie, Dec 2025
SAN - HNL
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See previous. It was the flight from Honolulu to Kapalua that was cancelled.

Short trip from Honolulu to Kauai. Not a major issue. Only concern was the drop off of the luggage for departure. Only one person handling all of the passengers. She was busting her butt.

Larger seats and more room would elevate the experience. Otherwise, it was good!

I didn’t order food so can’t really say how it was. Overall, it was a great experience.

Check in went pretty well and you didn't lose my bag. After I got a drink from the drink cart they charged me for it, and at the crazy overpriced airport rates. Never had that happen before, is that an american thing? what madness.

I was delayed several times. Missed a very important event. The airline only provided a $12 voucher after being delayed 3 times.

Flight was delayed 14 hours! We missed an entire day of our vacation and had to pay for hotel that we didn’t use

Glad they offer free meal, & I got a complimentary drink I’d like coffee,tea, or water offered 3/4 into trip

Could not check in online. Called airline twice, thinking Hawaiian Airlines could check me in during phone call. NO. In 2nd phone call, Customer Service explained that due to “transition period” of Hawaiian Airlines/Alaska Airlines merger, I could only check in at the airport. In addition, flight to Kahului was late at arrival gate; I made connection to Lihue but my bag did not, so I had to return to Lihue airport a couple hours after my arrival to retrieve the bag.

One the nicest and great air crews I’ve experienced and I’ve flown a lot

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Sacrament staff are always polite and helpful. Airport is easy to maneuver and boarding is straightforward.

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

comfortable but the food is horrible. I have flown Hawaiian several times now and no matter what they say the food is its the same squashed bread with melted goop inside. Tastes fake and isnt what they represent, its quite nasty. What happend to real food? And there is NO entertainment!! so not sure why they are asking for a review on that.

I was very, very cold and a stranger loaned me her sweater next to me. I didn’t wanna buy a blanket just for a four hour trip when I did not need the pillow or the earphones. I don’t mind purchasing a blanket, but I only needed that not all of it accessories. Cold air pretty much blew the entire trip. Two people in front of me both bought the blanket packages. Maybe that’s the idea. The crew was exceptionally nice and passed through multiple times.. the restrooms were very clean and usually accessible.

3 hour wait on customer service after flight was cancelled. Was bumped to a flight where I wouldnt have gotten to my destination for another 2 days. Had to fully refund flight and book a new one the following morning. Paid twice the amount for the flight than I had originally booked. Very disappointed I was not offered any sort of discount or points for all of the frustration, in fact the airline profited twice as much off of me by cancelling my flight and and changing my entire trip.

What an amazing flight. I haven’t experienced this level of service in a flight in years. This will be the only way to fly to Hawaii for me in the future.

Everything was great except having to check in at Alaska. That was a surprise and took extra time and effort. Should have been explained somewhere maybe on the HA electronic ticket.

I could not believe that on a 5 hour plus flight we were not given a complimentary meal . That should be illegal. Or it would be nice to be informed beforehand that a complimentary meal would not be provided. The wording in the email I got about pre ordering food was phrased in a way that made the food seem like it would be free. Very misleading! Also during boarding we were informed there would be empty seats we could move to if we wanted, all we had to do was wait for an announcement, however an announcement was never made. Then when we tried to change seats ourselves we were singled out over the loud speaker and told we could not move without asking. Then the flight was about to take off , so we didn’t have time to ask . Then we were told we could not move to the exit row because you had to pay for those seats, but we were not told where we could move. Also no one was in the exit rows so , if something happened no one would be there to assist the passengers. Also people should be allowed to move there if the airline wasn’t able to sell them. One passenger asked if he could pay for the upgrade and the flight attendant said she did not have the capability to charge for the seat on her mobile device, so the airline ended up losing possible income anyways . So why not let people move there during flight if you have no way to charge them? Then the landing was bumpy and awful and many passengers complained out loud when we landed .

The flight was great! The flight attendants were friendly and attentive. I would definitely fly Hawaiian Aurlines again!

You have to buy the ear buds and they only offers little cup of water twice.

The worst flight experience I've ever had. Our flight was delayed 14 whole hours because the flight crew never showed up. We had to wait in a two hour line to get our new boarding passes, we were told we had no other option but to fly at 10pm (we didn't depart until 11:45pm). Everyone had to contact their hotels and car rental places, workplaces, etc. since we lost an entire day's worth of travel. The crew showed up at 10:15, which was past the time we were supposed to board. They were laughing and being completely smug when they boarded, and they took another hour to board us onto our flight. The flight crew never came to check in on us, we were quickly given one drink and sandwich and they turned off the lights and were negligent the rest of the trip. My mom asked three attendants for a seat belt extender, they never brought one. I was dehydrated and never received another drink. They were very rude and unfriendly, we had been up since 4am the morning of our flight and didn't land in our destination until 2am the next day (5am local time). This was unacceptable service and treatment, these flights are not cheap and we were inconvenienced out of an entire day of travel. This was 100% avoidable and was the fault of Hawaiian Airlines, and their crews inability to show up to work on time.

Loved the leg room, usb charging, outlet, food, staff. The seats were very uncomfortable for some reason and made my buttocks ache and would have liked to be seated together from the time of purchasing tickets without having to pay extra.

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