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

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Cheap Flights from SMF to LIH starting at $130 One Way, $255 Round Trip

Prices starting at $255 for return flights and $130 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, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$255 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$255
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 11 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Tue, Aug 18, priced at $255 found 2 days ago
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$276 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$276
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 17 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Tue, Sep 22, priced at $276 found 1 day ago
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Oct 6
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$295 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$295
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Aug 19 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Tue, Oct 6, priced at $295 found 1 day ago
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$297 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$297
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $297 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Oct 6
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$301 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$301
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Aug 19 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Tue, Oct 6, priced at $301 found 1 day 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
$484 nightly
The price is $575 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$575 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
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! (1,194 reviews)
"the bed mattress was Sagging in one side of the bed an it was uncomfortable to sleep."

Reviewed on May 31, 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
$139 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
$165 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Kauai Museum are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (715 reviews)
"There was an orange cat called Mango. He was the best memory of my trip 😺"

Reviewed on May 30, 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Kauai Inn

Kauai Inn

3 out of 5
2430 Hulemalu Road Lihue HI
$229 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$272 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (1,365 reviews)
"The bed is good. AC unit is a small window unit that has buttons you have to make guess(nothing is marked). AC unit is loud when it’s running. It’s a good location for everything. The island is small anyway"

Reviewed on May 31, 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
$484 nightly
The price is $575 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$575 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
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! (1,194 reviews)
"the bed mattress was Sagging in one side of the bed an it was uncomfortable to sleep."

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort 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 Jun 8 to Jun 9
$281 total
Jun 8 - Jun 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! (1,411 reviews)
"My overall stay was above and beyond my expectations. The hotel staff was very generous and helpful. The property was very clean."

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$139 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
$165 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Kauai Museum are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (715 reviews)
"There was an orange cat called Mango. He was the best memory of my trip 😺"

Reviewed on May 30, 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
$268 nightly
The price is $318 total per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$318 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
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! (1,553 reviews)
"Had an amazing view of the pool and ocean. Room was nice. Some minor maintenance issues. Restaurant staff were very friendly and attentive. Food was amazing. I definitely recommend the Polynesian French Toast. Hotel was undergoing remodeling."

Reviewed on May 26, 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
$484 nightly
The price is $575 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$575 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
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! (1,194 reviews)
"the bed mattress was Sagging in one side of the bed an it was uncomfortable to sleep."

Reviewed on May 31, 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 Jun 7 to Jun 8
$436 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Kauai Museum ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (578 reviews)
"Staff and property conditions were great. The issue I had was that you can hear the room next door clearly, and the people were awake and making noises at 5:00 in the morning. Also, there was no early check in and check out was at 10:00 and there is no flexibility for a late check out. Sadly, this ..."

Reviewed on May 31, 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
$229 nightly
The price is $272 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$272 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (1,365 reviews)
"The bed is good. AC unit is a small window unit that has buttons you have to make guess(nothing is marked). AC unit is loud when it’s running. It’s a good location for everything. The island is small anyway"

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

Kauai Inn
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 out of 5
3173 Akahi Street Lihue HI
$141 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
$168 total
Jun 13 - Jun 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! (996 reviews)
"Centrally located in the island and easy to get around the island lots of fun thank you tip top"

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$277 nightly
The price is $329 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$329 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (1,203 reviews)
"The property was very well maintained. Staff were friendly and helpful. We had an ocean view from our lanai. The pool was nice and easily accessible. Located in a somewhat central location for island travel. We would stay here again."

Reviewed on May 29, 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
$268 nightly
The price is $318 total per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$318 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
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! (1,553 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Had an amazing view of the pool and ocean. Room was nice. Some minor maintenance issues. Restaurant staff were very friendly and attentive. Food was amazing. I definitely recommend the Polynesian French Toast. Hotel was undergoing remodeling."

Reviewed on May 26, 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
$484 nightly
The price is $575 total per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
$575 total
Jun 2 - Jun 3
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! (1,194 reviews)
"the bed mattress was Sagging in one side of the bed an it was uncomfortable to sleep."

Reviewed on May 31, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$277 nightly
The price is $329 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$329 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (1,203 reviews)
"The property was very well maintained. Staff were friendly and helpful. We had an ocean view from our lanai. The pool was nice and easily accessible. Located in a somewhat central location for island travel. We would stay here again."

Reviewed on May 29, 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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