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

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Cheap Flights from SMF to LIH starting at $147 One Way, $279 Round Trip

Prices starting at $279 for return flights and $147 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, May 5 - Thu, May 14
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$279 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$279
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Thu, May 14, priced at $279 found 5 days ago
Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, May 7
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$302 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$302
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 28 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Thu, May 7, priced at $302 found 5 days ago
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, May 7
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$312 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$312
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 27 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Thu, May 7, priced at $312 found 5 days ago
Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 23
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$317 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$317
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 14 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at $317 found 2 days ago
Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 14
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$326 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$326
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Thu, May 14, priced at $326 found 5 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
$388 nightly
The price is $461 total per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$461 total
Apr 22 - Apr 23
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! (1,146 reviews)
Clean, friendly staff

Reviewed on Mar 24, 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
$142 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$169 total
Apr 22 - Apr 23
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! (570 reviews)
The internet speed is OK. The kitchen is good.

Reviewed on Mar 19, 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
$314 nightly
The price is $373 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$373 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,525 reviews)
Headline: DECEPTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE, NOT A 4-STAR RESORT ​This "Resort & Spa" is a total bait-and-switch. There is NO SPA and, NO BUSINESS CENTRE, NO PLAYGROUND, despite ALL being marketed as active. The "Grand Lobby" is a plywood tunnel served by OUTDOOR PORTA-POTTIES, a gross sanitation failure ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 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

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
$236 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$281 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,306 reviews)
Very accomdating. We had fresh towel, plates and silverware for our cottage. Literally any request asked and it was fulfilled within 15 minutes. Fun activities onsite. Great for any type of experience...family, honeymoon or a girls trip. Luau was fantastic and the food was plentyful and delicious. ...

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

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

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$388 nightly
The price is $461 total per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$461 total
Apr 22 - Apr 23
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! (1,146 reviews)
Clean, friendly staff

Reviewed on Mar 24, 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
$314 nightly
The price is $373 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$373 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,525 reviews)
Headline: DECEPTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE, NOT A 4-STAR RESORT ​This "Resort & Spa" is a total bait-and-switch. There is NO SPA and, NO BUSINESS CENTRE, NO PLAYGROUND, despite ALL being marketed as active. The "Grand Lobby" is a plywood tunnel served by OUTDOOR PORTA-POTTIES, a gross sanitation failure ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 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
$314 nightly
The price is $373 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$373 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,525 reviews)
Headline: DECEPTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE, NOT A 4-STAR RESORT ​This "Resort & Spa" is a total bait-and-switch. There is NO SPA and, NO BUSINESS CENTRE, NO PLAYGROUND, despite ALL being marketed as active. The "Grand Lobby" is a plywood tunnel served by OUTDOOR PORTA-POTTIES, a gross sanitation failure ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 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
$388 nightly
The price is $461 total per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$461 total
Apr 22 - Apr 23
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! (1,146 reviews)
Clean, friendly staff

Reviewed on Mar 24, 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 Apr 9 to Apr 10
$436 total
Apr 9 - Apr 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach condo in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Kalapaki Beach are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (567 reviews)
great view, nice to have two rooms plus a balcony. small kitchenette added bonus. the pool area is huge with many places to lounge and enjoy the day. the onsite restaurant was delicious. if you want to be in the middle of the island, this is a great option.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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
$232 nightly
The price is $276 total per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$276 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
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 ...
Kauai Inn
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 out of 5
3173 Akahi Street Lihue HI
$162 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$193 total
Apr 13 - Apr 14
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! (972 reviews)
Clean room, older motel. Had everything we needed. Small refrigerator. AC is loud but works. Small bathroom/shower but stocks with soap, shampoo etc. everything is brown, beddings, bath towels etc

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$291 nightly
The price is $345 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$345 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,169 reviews)
Our stay was just one night, so didn’t experience the whole property. Chose Banyan due to it’s close proximity to the Airport. Definitely an older property.

Reviewed on Mar 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
$314 nightly
The price is $373 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$373 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,525 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Headline: DECEPTIVE CONSTRUCTION SITE, NOT A 4-STAR RESORT ​This "Resort & Spa" is a total bait-and-switch. There is NO SPA and, NO BUSINESS CENTRE, NO PLAYGROUND, despite ALL being marketed as active. The "Grand Lobby" is a plywood tunnel served by OUTDOOR PORTA-POTTIES, a gross sanitation failure ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 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
$388 nightly
The price is $461 total per night from Apr 22 to Apr 23
$461 total
Apr 22 - Apr 23
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! (1,146 reviews)
Clean, friendly staff

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$291 nightly
The price is $345 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$345 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,169 reviews)
Our stay was just one night, so didn’t experience the whole property. Chose Banyan due to it’s close proximity to the Airport. Definitely an older property.

Reviewed on Mar 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.

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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