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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating San Jose to Lihue flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between San Jose and Lihue.

Flights from San Jose to Lihue usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Lihue (LIH).

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

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Jose to Lihue:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $277 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $456 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Kahului (OGG) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Honolulu (HNL) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 4% of one-stop connections

Kahului (OGG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the San Jose to Lihue route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $414 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $538, a difference of $124. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:31 am and lands at 2:23 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:31 am and lands at 2:23 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 52m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $481. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Lihue takes 5h 52m, covering 2,462 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from San Jose to Lihue are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $194, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Kahului (OGG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 44m, compared with 7h 56m via Honolulu (HNL) and 9h 12m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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

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

Round-trip flights from San Jose to Lihue range from $360 to $615, with an average of $481 over the past 12 months. Anything below $360 counts as a good deal.

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