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

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Cheap Flights from RDU to LIH starting at $283 One Way, $548 Round Trip

Prices starting at $548 for return flights and $283 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, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 12
RDU
Raleigh
LIH
Kauai
$548 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$548
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Raleigh to Kauai, returning Thu, Nov 12, priced at $548 found 19 hours ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 12
RDU
Raleigh
LIH
Kauai
$548 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$548
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Raleigh to Kauai, returning Thu, Nov 12, priced at $548 found 19 hours ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 12
RDU
Raleigh
LIH
Kauai
$549 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$549
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Raleigh to Kauai, returning Thu, Nov 12, priced at $549 found 19 hours ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 12
RDU
Raleigh
LIH
Kauai
$553 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$553
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Raleigh to Kauai, returning Thu, Nov 12, priced at $553 found 19 hours ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 12
RDU
Raleigh
LIH
Kauai
$554 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$554
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Raleigh to Kauai, returning Thu, Nov 12, priced at $554 found 19 hours 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
$376 nightly
The price is $446 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$446 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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! (1,328 reviews)
"We’ve traveled to the Royal Sonesta in Kauai a couple years back and we fell in love, not only with the island but with the resort, the staff, the food, everything. The staff is so kind and never fail to impress. Our room was clean and they were consistent with the upkeep which I’m usually very particular ..."

Reviewed on Sep 3, 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
$111 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$132 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
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! (897 reviews)
"Room is clean, upgrade the a/c and it will be perfect"

Reviewed on Sep 3, 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
$259 nightly
The price is $308 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$308 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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! (1,146 reviews)
"Awesome experience! Thank you so much!"

Reviewed on Sep 4, 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

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$376 nightly
The price is $446 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$446 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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! (1,328 reviews)
"We’ve traveled to the Royal Sonesta in Kauai a couple years back and we fell in love, not only with the island but with the resort, the staff, the food, everything. The staff is so kind and never fail to impress. Our room was clean and they were consistent with the upkeep which I’m usually very particular ..."

Reviewed on Sep 3, 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
$259 nightly
The price is $308 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$308 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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! (1,146 reviews)
"Awesome experience! Thank you so much!"

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$111 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$132 total
Sep 22 - Sep 23
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! (897 reviews)
"Room is clean, upgrade the a/c and it will be perfect"

Reviewed on Sep 3, 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
$259 nightly
The price is $308 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$308 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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! (1,146 reviews)
"Awesome experience! Thank you so much!"

Reviewed on Sep 4, 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
$376 nightly
The price is $446 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$446 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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! (1,328 reviews)
"We’ve traveled to the Royal Sonesta in Kauai a couple years back and we fell in love, not only with the island but with the resort, the staff, the food, everything. The staff is so kind and never fail to impress. Our room was clean and they were consistent with the upkeep which I’m usually very particular ..."

Reviewed on Sep 3, 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 Sep 11 to Sep 12
$436 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
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
$227 nightly
The price is $270 total per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
$270 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
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
$126 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$149 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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. ...
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$217 nightly
The price is $258 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$258 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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! (1,275 reviews)
"Close to most of places to visit"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 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
$259 nightly
The price is $308 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$308 total
Sep 30 - Oct 1
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! (1,146 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Awesome experience! Thank you so much!"

Reviewed on Sep 4, 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
$376 nightly
The price is $446 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$446 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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! (1,328 reviews)
"We’ve traveled to the Royal Sonesta in Kauai a couple years back and we fell in love, not only with the island but with the resort, the staff, the food, everything. The staff is so kind and never fail to impress. Our room was clean and they were consistent with the upkeep which I’m usually very particular ..."

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$217 nightly
The price is $258 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$258 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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! (1,275 reviews)
"Close to most of places to visit"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 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.

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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