Cheap flights from SMF to LIH (Sacramento Intl. to Lihue)

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Cheap Flights from SMF to LIH starting at $185 One Way, $360 Round Trip

Prices starting at $360 for return flights and $185 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.

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$360 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$360
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Thu, Nov 12 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Thu, Nov 19, priced at $360 found 5 days ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$362 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$362
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Thu, Nov 5, priced at $362 found 6 days ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$367 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$367
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Thu, Nov 5, priced at $367 found 6 days ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$376 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$376
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Thu, Nov 5, priced at $376 found 6 days ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$377 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$377
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Thu, Nov 5, priced at $377 found 6 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
$474 nightly
The price is $563 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$563 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,307 reviews)
"The pool and beach are awesome with great views from the balcony. The places to eat are great and within walking distance. Be aware that there is a $45/day resort fee + $30/day self parking fee that is not included in your package, so plan on a bit more than what you initially paid."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 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
$149 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$176 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kauai Museum and Kalapaki Beach are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (848 reviews)
"Photo gallery"

Reviewed on Aug 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
$283 nightly
The price is $335 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$335 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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.

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
$474 nightly
The price is $563 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$563 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,307 reviews)
"The pool and beach are awesome with great views from the balcony. The places to eat are great and within walking distance. Be aware that there is a $45/day resort fee + $30/day self parking fee that is not included in your package, so plan on a bit more than what you initially paid."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

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
$283 nightly
The price is $335 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$335 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$149 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$176 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kauai Museum and Kalapaki Beach are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (848 reviews)
"Photo gallery"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
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
$283 nightly
The price is $335 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$335 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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
$474 nightly
The price is $563 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$563 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,307 reviews)
"The pool and beach are awesome with great views from the balcony. The places to eat are great and within walking distance. Be aware that there is a $45/day resort fee + $30/day self parking fee that is not included in your package, so plan on a bit more than what you initially paid."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 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 Aug 21 to Aug 22
$436 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
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 Kalapaki Beach and Nawiliwili Harbor are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (596 reviews)
"Relaxing. Beautiful surroundings"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 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
$216 nightly
The price is $256 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$256 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (1,434 reviews)
"We had an incredible time at this hotel. They offer movie nights, complimentary breakfast, and even live music performances. They also provide free rentals like boogie boards, snorkeling gear, and beach chairs. The atmosphere is incredibly welcoming and the staff is incredibly friendly and hospitable. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

Kauai Inn
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 out of 5
3173 Akahi Street Lihue HI
$149 nightly
The price is $177 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$177 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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)
"This is a bare bones place to stay. They give you some soap and shampoo/conditioner and there may have been a hair dryer under the sink. And of course towels and bedding. There was cable and WiFi and AC. No iron or microwave or mini refrigerator. No pool. But it was clean. And there was free parking. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$229 nightly
The price is $271 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$271 total
Aug 18 - Aug 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! (1,256 reviews)
"Charming on the inside. Living room furniture needs an upgrade, uncomfortable. The bathrooms need an upgrade too. Felt dirty even after showering. Housekeeping needs to communicate better and be more available when requested."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 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
$283 nightly
The price is $335 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$335 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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
$474 nightly
The price is $563 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$563 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (1,307 reviews)
"The pool and beach are awesome with great views from the balcony. The places to eat are great and within walking distance. Be aware that there is a $45/day resort fee + $30/day self parking fee that is not included in your package, so plan on a bit more than what you initially paid."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$229 nightly
The price is $271 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$271 total
Aug 18 - Aug 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! (1,256 reviews)
"Charming on the inside. Living room furniture needs an upgrade, uncomfortable. The bathrooms need an upgrade too. Felt dirty even after showering. Housekeeping needs to communicate better and be more available when requested."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 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.

SMF to LIH Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SMF Address & GPS
Address:
6900 Airport Boulevard
Sacramento CA, 95837
United States
IATA Code:
SMF
Longitude:
-121.593695
Latitude:
38.692283
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 SMF to Lihue Airport (LIH)?
We're pleased to tell you that Hawaiian Airlines will fly you straight from Sacramento to Kauai. Book your plane ticket now and enjoy a trouble-free, nonstop flight.
What is the shortest flight from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Lihue Airport?
Flying from SMF to LIH will take you at least 7 hours and 54 minutes. Enjoy a beverage and get stuck into that book — this is your chance to take some time out.
How many hours flight from Sacramento Airport to Lihue Airport (LIH)?
Get cozy, because a typical plane trip from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to LIH is 7 hours and 56 minutes. Listen to a few podcasts, get stuck into that book ... You'll have more than enough time to kick back and relax.
What airlines have the most flights from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to LIH?
Offering 23 flights every month between SMF and LIH, Hawaiian Airlines will get you there in style and comfort.

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