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

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Cheap Flights from SAN to LIH starting at $168 One Way, $340 Round Trip

Prices starting at $340 for return flights and $168 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.

Sun, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 20
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$340 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$340
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Jan 17 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Wed, Jan 20, priced at $340 found 1 day ago
Sun, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 20
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$344 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$344
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Jan 17 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Wed, Jan 20, priced at $344 found 1 day ago
Sun, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 20
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$344 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$344
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, Jan 17 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Wed, Jan 20, priced at $344 found 1 day ago
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$344 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$344
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 3 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Mon, Dec 7, priced at $344 found 1 day ago
Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$346 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 15 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Thu, Nov 19, priced at $346 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Lihue

Airport Hotels near Lihue

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$161 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$191 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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! (956 reviews)
"Friendly staff and the room was clean. Perfect for my over night stay work trip."

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2026

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

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$434 nightly
The price is $515 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$515 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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 ...
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
$303 nightly
The price is $360 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$360 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,117 reviews)
"excellent staff and very very clean lobby and restroom ballroom. excellent food at restaurant. bar was fun and polite staff. pool facilities were some of the best ive been to on any island if Hawaii"

Reviewed on Oct 23, 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

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$161 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$191 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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! (956 reviews)
"Friendly staff and the room was clean. Perfect for my over night stay work trip."

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2026

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

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$434 nightly
The price is $515 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$515 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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 ...
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr Lihue HI
$303 nightly
The price is $360 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$360 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,117 reviews)
"excellent staff and very very clean lobby and restroom ballroom. excellent food at restaurant. bar was fun and polite staff. pool facilities were some of the best ive been to on any island if Hawaii"

Reviewed on Oct 23, 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.

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
$303 nightly
The price is $360 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$360 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,117 reviews)
"excellent staff and very very clean lobby and restroom ballroom. excellent food at restaurant. bar was fun and polite staff. pool facilities were some of the best ive been to on any island if Hawaii"

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2026

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
$434 nightly
The price is $515 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$515 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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 ...
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
$431 nightly
The price is $512 total per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
$512 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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
$185 nightly
The price is $219 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$219 total
Nov 1 - Nov 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,429 reviews)
"The staff was very welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was great and the ac worked nicely."

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2026

Kauai Inn
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 out of 5
3173 Akahi Street Lihue HI
$145 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$172 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Only positive thing-room was clean. Overall view-the accommodations looked like a jail cell. No windows to speak of. The air conditioner lacked controls. Would not recommend this motel to my worst enemy. Have second thoughts of using Expedia in the future."

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2026

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$247 nightly
The price is $293 total per night from Nov 18 to Nov 19
$293 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
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! (1,295 reviews)
"Great central location. Condo was updated, clean, and very spacious and had all of the necessities. We played pickleball and used the pool. Parking was very convenient right outside condo."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 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
$303 nightly
The price is $360 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$360 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,117 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"excellent staff and very very clean lobby and restroom ballroom. excellent food at restaurant. bar was fun and polite staff. pool facilities were some of the best ive been to on any island if Hawaii"

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2026

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
$434 nightly
The price is $515 total per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
$515 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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 ...
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$247 nightly
The price is $293 total per night from Nov 18 to Nov 19
$293 total
Nov 18 - Nov 19
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! (1,295 reviews)
"Great central location. Condo was updated, clean, and very spacious and had all of the necessities. We played pickleball and used the pool. Parking was very convenient right outside condo."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 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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