Cheap flights from SAN to LIH (San Diego Intl. to Lihue)

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Cheap Flights from SAN to LIH starting at $145 One Way, $306 Round Trip

Prices starting at $306 for return flights and $145 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.

Sun, May 31 - Wed, Jun 3
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$306 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$306
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, May 31 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $306 found 19 hours ago
Sun, May 31 - Wed, Jun 3
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$313 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$313
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, May 31 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $313 found 19 hours ago
Tue, May 26 - Mon, Jun 1
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$337 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$337
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, May 26 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Mon, Jun 1, priced at $337 found 6 days ago
Tue, May 26 - Mon, Jun 1
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$352 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$352
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, May 26 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Mon, Jun 1, priced at $352 found 6 days ago
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$370 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$370
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Thu, Sep 10, priced at $370 found 2 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
$350 nightly
The price is $415 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$415 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (1,180 reviews)
Beautiful property!! Huge pool. Beach area is also convenient. Walkable to restaurants and shops. Cold air conditioning. Good shower. Outlets/usb on both sides of the bed. We would definitely stay here again!

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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 May 23 to May 24
$165 total
May 23 - May 24
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! (651 reviews)
Comfortable, clean, older property but that was not a problem for me. Very close to airport and Walmart and car rental pick up. Used it as my base to explore island. Recommended.

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Kauai Inn

Kauai Inn

3 out of 5
2430 Hulemalu Road Lihue HI
$233 nightly
The price is $277 total per night from May 30 to May 31
$277 total
May 30 - May 31
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! (1,320 reviews)
Room was very small. Property had a dozen or more feral cats (essentially vermin) wandering around. Breakfast was minimal (some hard boiled eggs would helped an otherwise lack of protein) and the chickens (who were everywhere!) were very aggressive about stealing the food from your plates. It's hard ...

Reviewed on May 1, 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

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
$202 nightly
The price is $240 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$240 total
May 31 - Jun 1
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! (1,368 reviews)
Clean room, bar is amazing! Staff is so nice

Reviewed on May 1, 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
$350 nightly
The price is $415 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$415 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (1,180 reviews)
Beautiful property!! Huge pool. Beach area is also convenient. Walkable to restaurants and shops. Cold air conditioning. Good shower. Outlets/usb on both sides of the bed. We would definitely stay here again!

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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 May 23 to May 24
$165 total
May 23 - May 24
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! (651 reviews)
Comfortable, clean, older property but that was not a problem for me. Very close to airport and Walmart and car rental pick up. Used it as my base to explore island. Recommended.

Reviewed on Apr 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
$314 nightly
The price is $373 total per night from May 26 to May 27
$373 total
May 26 - May 27
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! (1,550 reviews)
Well the property is under construction which we weren’t aware of upon our stay. The hot tub and part of the pool were closed off. An entire floor was closed to contractors being present during the day so it was hard to get from to pool and to lobby. The room itself was also dirty and only one working ...

Reviewed on Apr 29, 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
$350 nightly
The price is $415 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$415 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (1,180 reviews)
Beautiful property!! Huge pool. Beach area is also convenient. Walkable to restaurants and shops. Cold air conditioning. Good shower. Outlets/usb on both sides of the bed. We would definitely stay here again!

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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 May 7 to May 8
$436 total
May 7 - May 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! (570 reviews)
Everything was as advertised. Great place

Reviewed on Apr 21, 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
$233 nightly
The price is $277 total per night from May 30 to May 31
$277 total
May 30 - May 31
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! (1,320 reviews)
Room was very small. Property had a dozen or more feral cats (essentially vermin) wandering around. Breakfast was minimal (some hard boiled eggs would helped an otherwise lack of protein) and the chickens (who were everywhere!) were very aggressive about stealing the food from your plates. It's hard ...

Reviewed on May 1, 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 1 to Jun 2
$168 total
Jun 1 - Jun 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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (984 reviews)
Safe clean but very simple.

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$244 nightly
The price is $289 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$289 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,192 reviews)
Lotsa stairs to contend with

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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 May 26 to May 27
$373 total
May 26 - May 27
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! (1,550 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Well the property is under construction which we weren’t aware of upon our stay. The hot tub and part of the pool were closed off. An entire floor was closed to contractors being present during the day so it was hard to get from to pool and to lobby. The room itself was also dirty and only one working ...

Reviewed on Apr 29, 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
$350 nightly
The price is $415 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$415 total
May 17 - May 18
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! (1,180 reviews)
Beautiful property!! Huge pool. Beach area is also convenient. Walkable to restaurants and shops. Cold air conditioning. Good shower. Outlets/usb on both sides of the bed. We would definitely stay here again!

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$244 nightly
The price is $289 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$289 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,192 reviews)
Lotsa stairs to contend with

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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.

SAN to LIH Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
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 San Diego Airport to Lihue Airport?
The terrific news is Alaska Airlines offers nonstop flights from San Diego to Kauai, so you won't have to worry about stepping off the plane until you reach Lihue Airport.
What is the shortest flight from San Diego Airport to LIH?
The quickest flight from San Diego to Kauai is around 8 hours and 13 minutes. Order your favorite wine from the drink trolley, write in your travel journal or listen to that podcast — you'll have plenty of time on this medium-haul trip.
How many hours flight from San Diego Airport to Lihue Airport (LIH)?
From SAN to Lihue Airport (LIH), you'll be traveling for roughly 8 hours and 15 minutes. Get cozy, grab a wine and take out your noise-canceling earphones. It's time to binge-watch your favorite TV shows.
What airlines have the most flights from San Diego Airport to Lihue Airport?
One of the most respected airlines servicing the San Diego to Kauai route, Alaska Airlines is the start of your next great adventure. Take your pick of 32 flights every month with this carrier.

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