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

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Cheap Flights from SAN to LIH starting at $127 One Way, $252 Round Trip

Prices starting at $252 for return flights and $127 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.

Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 22
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$252 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$252
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 14 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $252 found 2 days ago
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$274 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$274
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 10 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Tue, Mar 17, priced at $274 found 2 hours ago
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 4
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$276 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$276
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 3 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Wed, Mar 4, priced at $276 found 6 days ago
Thu, Feb 19 - Thu, Feb 26
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$277 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$277
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 19 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Thu, Feb 26, priced at $277 found 18 hours ago
Tue, Feb 24 - Thu, Feb 26
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$293 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$293
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Thu, Feb 26, priced at $293 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 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$420 nightly
The price is $498 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$498 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,082 reviews)
Spotless room even under UV light …. Amazing views amd ammenities

Reviewed on Jan 26, 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
$145 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$173 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Huleʻia National Wildlife Refuge ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (463 reviews)
Our room was spotless! We flew in late, and we called ahead of our flight to make sure they put our key in a lockbox for late arrival. It was so easy to get our key/ check in and access our room. The walls are thin as it’s an older building, so you can and will hear the neighbors talking and their ...

Reviewed on Jan 30, 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
$310 nightly
The price is $368 total per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
$368 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,474 reviews)
Good food people were always there and helpful

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

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.

Hotels In Lihue

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
$310 nightly
The price is $368 total per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
$368 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,474 reviews)
Good food people were always there and helpful

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI

3.5 out of 5
3-5920 Kuhio Hwy Lihue HI
$262 nightly
The price is $311 total per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
$311 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,216 reviews)
The rooms were clean and well kept, and the staff was very friendly and hospitable. The only thing I had a problem with was the $25 daily fee for parking and the $25 fee for daily activities, such as feeding the koi. That increased our cost for the stay by $350. If this was known upfront I may have ...

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$420 nightly
The price is $498 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$498 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,082 reviews)
Spotless room even under UV light …. Amazing views amd ammenities

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
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
$310 nightly
The price is $368 total per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
$368 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,474 reviews)
Good food people were always there and helpful

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$420 nightly
The price is $498 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$498 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,082 reviews)
Spotless room even under UV light …. Amazing views amd ammenities

Reviewed on Jan 26, 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
$455 nightly
The price is $540 total per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
$540 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Kalapaki Beach are ...
8/10 Very Good! (564 reviews)
We stayed in a two BR/2 BA unit with our friends who were vacation club members. Beautiful property & staff very nice & responsive.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

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
$228 nightly
The price is $273 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$273 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,227 reviews)
Room was clean, bed was great! The staff was awesome and friendly. Good breakfast with the kitties. Didn't particularly care for the louvered bathroom door. The air conditioner was difficult to maintain a constant temperature. Overall we had a wonderful stay!

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Kauai Inn
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 out of 5
3173 Akahi Street Lihue HI
$171 nightly
The price is $204 total per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
$204 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (954 reviews)
The room was spartan, clean, and smelled a bit of disinfectant. If you are just looking for a place to rest your head, it is fine. The cafe has good, quick breakfasts.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$271 nightly
The price is $322 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$322 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy a 24-hour business center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,145 reviews)
This was our first stay here and I loved the location. Easy to walk to restaurants and the beach. Dukes is a great option for dinner. We love walking on the beach early in the morning. Banyon Harbor Resort is a short drive from the airport and located near grocery stores. The resort is centrally ...

Reviewed on Jan 21, 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
$310 nightly
The price is $368 total per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
$368 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,474 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, waterslide, playground, on the beach

Travelers say...
Good food people were always there and helpful

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$420 nightly
The price is $498 total per night from Feb 27 to Feb 28
$498 total
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,082 reviews)
Spotless room even under UV light …. Amazing views amd ammenities

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$271 nightly
The price is $322 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$322 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy a 24-hour business center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,145 reviews)
This was our first stay here and I loved the location. Easy to walk to restaurants and the beach. Dukes is a great option for dinner. We love walking on the beach early in the morning. Banyon Harbor Resort is a short drive from the airport and located near grocery stores. The resort is centrally ...

Reviewed on Jan 21, 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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