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

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Cheap Flights from SAN to LIH starting at $169 One Way, $332 Round Trip

Prices starting at $332 for return flights and $169 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.

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$332 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$332
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 11 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Mon, Nov 16, priced at $332 found 1 day ago
Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$336 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$336
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Nov 11 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Mon, Nov 16, priced at $336 found 1 day ago
Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$336 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$336
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 11 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Mon, Nov 16, priced at $336 found 1 day ago
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$341 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$341
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $341 found 10 hours ago
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$348 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$348
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 9 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Tue, Nov 24, priced at $348 found 6 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
$474 nightly
The price is $563 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$563 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$149 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$176 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kauai Museum and Kalapaki Beach are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (842 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and willing to answer all of our questions. Helpful guiding us around town and the island."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 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
$304 nightly
The price is $361 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$361 total
Aug 23 - Aug 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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,149 reviews)
"We were checked in but there was an issue with the room. The hotel luckily had a room open that we could move too because changing hotels at that time of night would have been almost impossible. The staff was great through the whole experience though."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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
$474 nightly
The price is $563 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$563 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
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
$304 nightly
The price is $361 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$361 total
Aug 23 - Aug 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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,149 reviews)
"We were checked in but there was an issue with the room. The hotel luckily had a room open that we could move too because changing hotels at that time of night would have been almost impossible. The staff was great through the whole experience though."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$149 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
$176 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kauai Museum and Kalapaki Beach are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (842 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and willing to answer all of our questions. Helpful guiding us around town and the island."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 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
$304 nightly
The price is $361 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$361 total
Aug 23 - Aug 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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,149 reviews)
"We were checked in but there was an issue with the room. The hotel luckily had a room open that we could move too because changing hotels at that time of night would have been almost impossible. The staff was great through the whole experience though."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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
$474 nightly
The price is $563 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$563 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
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 Aug 22 to Aug 23
$436 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
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 Kalapaki Beach and Nawiliwili Harbor are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (596 reviews)
"Relaxing. Beautiful surroundings"

Reviewed on Aug 2, 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
$261 nightly
The price is $310 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$310 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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)
"We are already planning our return. The property and staff are excellent. Love that they offer beach towels and all sorts of beach stuff to borrow. The location was centrally located and made it super easy to get to just about any destination on the island."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Kauai Inn
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 out of 5
3173 Akahi Street Lihue HI
$138 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
$164 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
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! (1,001 reviews)
"This is a bare bones place to stay. They give you some soap and shampoo/conditioner and there may have been a hair dryer under the sink. And of course towels and bedding. There was cable and WiFi and AC. No iron or microwave or mini refrigerator. No pool. But it was clean. And there was free parking. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

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 Aug 17 to Aug 18
$287 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (1,253 reviews)
"Excellent Location. Easy Check in & out."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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
$304 nightly
The price is $361 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$361 total
Aug 23 - Aug 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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,149 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"We were checked in but there was an issue with the room. The hotel luckily had a room open that we could move too because changing hotels at that time of night would have been almost impossible. The staff was great through the whole experience though."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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
$474 nightly
The price is $563 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$563 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
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 Aug 17 to Aug 18
$287 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (1,253 reviews)
"Excellent Location. Easy Check in & out."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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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