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

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Cheap Flights from RDU to LIH starting at $212 One Way, $620 Round Trip

Prices starting at $620 for return flights and $212 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.

Fri, Dec 11 - Fri, Dec 18
RDU
Raleigh
LIH
Kauai
$620 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$620
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, Dec 11 from Raleigh to Kauai, returning Fri, Dec 18, priced at $620 found 3 days ago
Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 13
RDU
Raleigh
LIH
Kauai
$646 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$646
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 5 from Raleigh to Kauai, returning Fri, Nov 13, priced at $646 found 2 days ago
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
RDU
Raleigh
LIH
Kauai
$659 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$659
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 22 from Raleigh to Kauai, returning Thu, Oct 29, priced at $659 found 2 days ago
Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
RDU
Raleigh
LIH
Kauai
$661 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$661
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 11 from Raleigh to Kauai, returning Mon, Nov 16, priced at $661 found 6 days ago
Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29
RDU
Raleigh
LIH
Kauai
$664 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$664
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 22 from Raleigh to Kauai, returning Thu, Oct 29, priced at $664 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Lihue

Airport Hotels near Lihue

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$165 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$196 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 ...
Kaua'i Palms Hotel
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$434 nightly
The price is $515 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$515 total
Oct 27 - Oct 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! (1,342 reviews)
"Great interaction with staff! Kai’s Bar has excellent customer service!! Mahalo nui loa for the hospitality! We LOVED the pool area, and with the brown water advisories in place, we were SO glad we booked The Royal Sonesta simply for the incredible pool! we ate lunch at Kukui’s restaurant and from ..."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 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
$247 nightly
The price is $293 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$293 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$165 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$196 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 ...
Kaua'i Palms Hotel
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$434 nightly
The price is $515 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$515 total
Oct 27 - Oct 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! (1,342 reviews)
"Great interaction with staff! Kai’s Bar has excellent customer service!! Mahalo nui loa for the hospitality! We LOVED the pool area, and with the brown water advisories in place, we were SO glad we booked The Royal Sonesta simply for the incredible pool! we ate lunch at Kukui’s restaurant and from ..."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 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
$247 nightly
The price is $293 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$293 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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.

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
$247 nightly
The price is $293 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$293 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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
$434 nightly
The price is $515 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$515 total
Oct 27 - Oct 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! (1,342 reviews)
"Great interaction with staff! Kai’s Bar has excellent customer service!! Mahalo nui loa for the hospitality! We LOVED the pool area, and with the brown water advisories in place, we were SO glad we booked The Royal Sonesta simply for the incredible pool! we ate lunch at Kukui’s restaurant and from ..."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 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 Nov 1 to Nov 2
$436 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (603 reviews)
"Amazing pool area and beach right on premises. Never an issue finding chairs at either. Staff was very friendly. Nearby shopping and additional restaurants as well as convenience stores a big plus. Beautiful grounds. Very peaceful. Will return"

Reviewed on Oct 1, 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
$205 nightly
The price is $244 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$244 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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! (1,426 reviews)
"Great stay at this very first hotel in Kaui’i. Room is big and has some local element. Staff are welcoming. Nice coffee and tea selection. Breakfast is simple but good!"

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

Kauai Inn
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 out of 5
3173 Akahi Street Lihue HI
$135 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
$160 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
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
$242 nightly
The price is $287 total per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
$287 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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! (1,289 reviews)
"The place was okay. Needs some updating for sure. Well stocked kitchen area for pans utensils etc. lighting, especially in upstairs bathroom needs improvement. Overall a decent quality experience."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 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
$247 nightly
The price is $293 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$293 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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
$434 nightly
The price is $515 total per night from Oct 27 to Oct 28
$515 total
Oct 27 - Oct 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! (1,342 reviews)
"Great interaction with staff! Kai’s Bar has excellent customer service!! Mahalo nui loa for the hospitality! We LOVED the pool area, and with the brown water advisories in place, we were SO glad we booked The Royal Sonesta simply for the incredible pool! we ate lunch at Kukui’s restaurant and from ..."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$242 nightly
The price is $287 total per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
$287 total
Oct 14 - Oct 15
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! (1,289 reviews)
"The place was okay. Needs some updating for sure. Well stocked kitchen area for pans utensils etc. lighting, especially in upstairs bathroom needs improvement. Overall a decent quality experience."

Reviewed on Oct 7, 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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