Cheap flights from SAN to LIH (San Diego Intl. to Lihue)

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Cheap Flights from SAN to LIH starting at $156 One Way, $310 Round Trip

Prices starting at $310 for return flights and $156 for one-way flights to Lihue were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$310 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$310
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $310 found 2 days ago
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$320 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$320
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 12 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $320 found 22 hours ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 11
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$321 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$321
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 3 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Fri, Dec 11, priced at $321 found 2 days ago
Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 15
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$330 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$330
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 10 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Sun, Nov 15, priced at $330 found 14 hours ago
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$333 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$333
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $333 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Lihue

Airport Hotels near Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$376 nightly
The price is $446 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$446 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,340 reviews)
"The gym was incredible for a hotel. Found at the bar was very good. Great pool with 5 hot tubs."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$105 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$125 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kauai Museum and Nawiliwili Harbor are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (903 reviews)
"It was a rustic hotel with okay A/C and a bed that wasn’t terrible."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Kauai Inn

Kauai Inn

3 out of 5
2430 Hulemalu Road Lihue HI
$203 nightly
The price is $241 total per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
$241 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,435 reviews)
"Terrible place. Avoid. Nothing like the photos advertised. When I saw the conditions of the room, I requested a refund and the manager wouldn’t budge for any sort of compensation. Worst experience ever."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Kauai Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$376 nightly
The price is $446 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$446 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,340 reviews)
"The gym was incredible for a hotel. Found at the bar was very good. Great pool with 5 hot tubs."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$105 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$125 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kauai Museum and Nawiliwili Harbor are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (903 reviews)
"It was a rustic hotel with okay A/C and a bed that wasn’t terrible."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
$274 nightly
The price is $325 total per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
$325 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Lihue Hotels With Airport Transportation

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
$274 nightly
The price is $325 total per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
$325 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$376 nightly
The price is $446 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$446 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,340 reviews)
"The gym was incredible for a hotel. Found at the bar was very good. Great pool with 5 hot tubs."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club

Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club

4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$367 nightly
The price is $436 total per night from Sep 17 to Sep 18
$436 total
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Kauai Museum are ...
Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Lihue Hotels

Kauai Inn

Kauai Inn

3 out of 5
2430 Hulemalu Road Lihue HI
$203 nightly
The price is $241 total per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
$241 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,435 reviews)
"Terrible place. Avoid. Nothing like the photos advertised. When I saw the conditions of the room, I requested a refund and the manager wouldn’t budge for any sort of compensation. Worst experience ever."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

Kauai Inn
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 out of 5
3173 Akahi Street Lihue HI
$135 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$160 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Unfortunately got cockroaches in my room, the rest was fine, would be useful to make sure everything is fixed accordingly"

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2026

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$214 nightly
The price is $254 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$254 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy laundry facilities, concierge services, and tennis courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,277 reviews)
"Clean,but cat dropping on stairs smelled and never got cleaned up, staff around property was nice the waled by, the surprise $300 amenities fee when checking in was disappointing and annoying ,and they didn't have room ready when arrived 2hr early and front desk guy that got my check in application ..."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026

Banyan Harbor Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Lihue

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
$274 nightly
The price is $325 total per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
$325 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$376 nightly
The price is $446 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$446 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Lihue. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,340 reviews)
"The gym was incredible for a hotel. Found at the bar was very good. Great pool with 5 hot tubs."

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$214 nightly
The price is $254 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$254 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy laundry facilities, concierge services, and tennis courts. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,277 reviews)
"Clean,but cat dropping on stairs smelled and never got cleaned up, staff around property was nice the waled by, the surprise $300 amenities fee when checking in was disappointing and annoying ,and they didn't have room ready when arrived 2hr early and front desk guy that got my check in application ..."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2026

Banyan Harbor Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SAN to LIH Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
LIH Address & GPS
Address:
3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6
Kauai Island HI, 96766
United States
IATA Code:
LIH
Longitude:
-159.349445
Latitude:
21.978204
Time Zone:
Pacific/Honolulu

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from San Diego Airport to Lihue Airport?
The terrific news is Alaska Airlines offers nonstop flights from San Diego to Kauai, so you won't have to worry about stepping off the plane until you reach Lihue Airport.
What is the shortest flight from San Diego Airport to LIH?
The quickest flight from San Diego to Kauai is around 8 hours and 13 minutes. Order your favorite wine from the drink trolley, write in your travel journal or listen to that podcast — you'll have plenty of time on this medium-haul trip.
How many hours flight from San Diego Airport to Lihue Airport (LIH)?
From SAN to Lihue Airport (LIH), you'll be traveling for roughly 8 hours and 15 minutes. Get cozy, grab a wine and take out your noise-canceling earphones. It's time to binge-watch your favorite TV shows.
What airlines have the most flights from San Diego Airport to Lihue Airport?
One of the most respected airlines servicing the San Diego to Kauai route, Alaska Airlines is the start of your next great adventure. Take your pick of 32 flights every month with this carrier.

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