Cheap flights from RDU to LIH (Raleigh - Durham Intl. to Lihue)

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Cheap Flights from RDU to LIH starting at $243 One Way, $418 Round Trip

Prices starting at $418 for return flights and $243 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, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
RDU
Raleigh
LIH
Kauai
$418 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$418
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 20 from Raleigh to Kauai, returning Tue, Jan 27, priced at $418 found 5 days ago
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
RDU
Raleigh
LIH
Kauai
$438 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$438
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 20 from Raleigh to Kauai, returning Tue, Jan 27, priced at $438 found 5 days ago
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
RDU
Raleigh
LIH
Kauai
$438 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$438
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 20 from Raleigh to Kauai, returning Tue, Jan 27, priced at $438 found 5 days ago
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27
RDU
Raleigh
LIH
Kauai
$458 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$458
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 20 from Raleigh to Kauai, returning Tue, Jan 27, priced at $458 found 5 days ago
Sat, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 2
RDU
Raleigh
LIH
Kauai
$459 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$459
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 24 from Raleigh to Kauai, returning Mon, Feb 2, priced at $459 found 4 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
$376 nightly
The price is $443 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
$443 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,052 reviews)
"The property is stunning and staff was nice. The parking requires a bit of walking though, but it is super close to the airport which we loved."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

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

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St, Lihue, HI
$165 nightly
The price is $195 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$195 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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! (280 reviews)
"Room so older,and AC sounds too aloud!"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue, HI
$334 nightly
The price is $394 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
$394 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,404 reviews)
"Disappointed no beach .disappointed only one restaurant and same limeted menus each day."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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 out of 5
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI
$376 nightly
The price is $443 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
$443 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,052 reviews)
"The property is stunning and staff was nice. The parking requires a bit of walking though, but it is super close to the airport which we loved."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

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
$211 nightly
The price is $249 total per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
$249 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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 bar and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,039 reviews)
Great for couples or families
"Centrally located with a nice beach to snorkel or relax at the end of the day."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

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

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue, HI
$334 nightly
The price is $394 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
$394 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,404 reviews)
"Disappointed no beach .disappointed only one restaurant and same limeted menus each day."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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
$334 nightly
The price is $394 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
$394 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,404 reviews)
"Disappointed no beach .disappointed only one restaurant and same limeted menus each day."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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
$376 nightly
The price is $443 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
$443 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,052 reviews)
"The property is stunning and staff was nice. The parking requires a bit of walking though, but it is super close to the airport which we loved."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

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 $433 total per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7
$433 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (540 reviews)
"We enjoyed the convenience to the airport, shops, restaurants, town and central location to the points of interest. The property was well kept and we enjoyed the pathway along the beach, as well as, comfortable seating above the pool area. The walking path extending beyond the property toward the ..."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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
$226 nightly
The price is $269 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$269 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,130 reviews)
"The property is clean. It had a beautiful pool area and a nice breakfast. The rooms are rather dated and I would feel safer with an electronic key. Staff was very nice. Appreciate no resort or parking fees."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Kauai Inn
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 out of 5
3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, HI
$155 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$183 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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! (924 reviews)
"Easy parking & very quiet.. really basic but great for just relaxing and getting some rest"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd, Lihue, HI
$234 nightly
The price is $276 total per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
$276 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy a 24-hour business center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,090 reviews)
"Friendly staff! Condos were perfect"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

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
$334 nightly
The price is $394 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
$394 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,404 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Disappointed no beach .disappointed only one restaurant and same limeted menus each day."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

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
$376 nightly
The price is $443 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
$443 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,052 reviews)
"The property is stunning and staff was nice. The parking requires a bit of walking though, but it is super close to the airport which we loved."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd, Lihue, HI
$234 nightly
The price is $276 total per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
$276 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy a 24-hour business center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,090 reviews)
"Friendly staff! Condos were perfect"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

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.

RDU to LIH Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
RDU Address & GPS
Address:
Raleigh/Durham NC, 27623
United States
IATA Code:
RDU
Longitude:
-78.790862
Latitude:
35.873592
Time Zone:
America/New_York
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 RDU to LIH?
Nonstop flights aren't an option when it comes to getting from Raleigh–Durham Airport to LIH. However, there are plenty of carriers that service this route with just one easy stopover, including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from Raleigh–Durham Airport to Lihue Airport?
The journey from Raleigh to Kauai is considered a long-haul flight. Indeed, the fastest flight time possible from RDU to Lihue Airport (LIH) is a lengthy 12 hours and 17 minutes. Try to have a snooze throughout the journey to arrive feeling fresh and prevent jet lag.
How many hours flight from Raleigh–Durham Airport to Lihue Airport?
From the time you take off from Raleigh–Durham Airport to the minute the wheels touch the ground in Lihue Airport, you'll have been traveling for roughly 12 hours and 19 minutes. Survive this lengthy flight by taking essentials like an eye mask, earplugs, a neck pillow and a pullover.
What airlines have the most flights from RDU to Lihue Airport?
Unfortunately there are no airlines that operate direct flights from Raleigh–Durham Airport to Lihue Airport. Plan ahead and book a multi or single-stop plane ticket.

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