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

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Cheap Flights from SAN to LIH starting at $137 One Way, $292 Round Trip

Prices starting at $292 for return flights and $137 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, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$292 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$292
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 28 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Tue, May 5, priced at $292 found 4 days ago
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$313 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$313
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Wed, Apr 29, priced at $313 found 1 day ago
Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 18
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$324 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$324
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Apr 17 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Sat, Apr 18, priced at $324 found 3 days ago
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 21
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$387 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$387
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 15 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Tue, Apr 21, priced at $387 found 17 hours ago
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$552 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$552
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Jul 8 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Wed, Jul 15, priced at $552 found 10 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
$440 nightly
The price is $522 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$522 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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! (1,134 reviews)
You can't beat this location, great food, nice room & lanai, super convenient shuttle

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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 $166 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$166 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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! (564 reviews)
Pretty clean but dated. No kitchen. Small fridge. Cafes nearby. Good enough for a late night arrival. Bring ear plugs!

Reviewed on Mar 17, 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
$334 nightly
The price is $397 total per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$397 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
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! (1,524 reviews)
Ocean view was beautiful, pool was beautiful, but there were so many leaks, and construction going on for the amount of money they charge for resort fees. You also have to basically park inside a swimming pool if it has rained

Reviewed on Mar 15, 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
$440 nightly
The price is $522 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$522 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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! (1,134 reviews)
You can't beat this location, great food, nice room & lanai, super convenient shuttle

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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
$250 nightly
The price is $296 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$296 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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! (1,299 reviews)
Location was nice and rooms were clean. Bed Connor table. Check in was a joke. Rented three rooms for my family. Tried to charge each room for parking, difficulty understanding only had one car. Food and drinks were very overpriced for the $$$$ charged.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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 $397 total per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$397 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
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! (1,524 reviews)
Ocean view was beautiful, pool was beautiful, but there were so many leaks, and construction going on for the amount of money they charge for resort fees. You also have to basically park inside a swimming pool if it has rained

Reviewed on Mar 15, 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.

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 $397 total per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$397 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
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! (1,524 reviews)
Ocean view was beautiful, pool was beautiful, but there were so many leaks, and construction going on for the amount of money they charge for resort fees. You also have to basically park inside a swimming pool if it has rained

Reviewed on Mar 15, 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
$440 nightly
The price is $522 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$522 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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! (1,134 reviews)
You can't beat this location, great food, nice room & lanai, super convenient shuttle

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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 Apr 6 to Apr 7
$436 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach condo in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Kalapaki Beach are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (567 reviews)
great view, nice to have two rooms plus a balcony. small kitchenette added bonus. the pool area is huge with many places to lounge and enjoy the day. the onsite restaurant was delicious. if you want to be in the middle of the island, this is a great option.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 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
$206 nightly
The price is $245 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$245 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,294 reviews)
Very clean rooms, staff was very nice.overall a very peaceful, quiet location

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Kauai Inn
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 out of 5
3173 Akahi Street Lihue HI
$148 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
$176 total
Mar 28 - Mar 29
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! (971 reviews)
Adequate

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$331 nightly
The price is $393 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$393 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy a 24-hour business center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,164 reviews)
Obviously an older place but with charm. The unit I stayed in looks to be recently updated . Beautiful, clean , spacious and conveniently located. I prefer this atmosphere vs high end stuffy resorts with long walks to my room.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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
$334 nightly
The price is $397 total per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$397 total
Apr 16 - Apr 17
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! (1,524 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Ocean view was beautiful, pool was beautiful, but there were so many leaks, and construction going on for the amount of money they charge for resort fees. You also have to basically park inside a swimming pool if it has rained

Reviewed on Mar 15, 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
$440 nightly
The price is $522 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$522 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
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! (1,134 reviews)
You can't beat this location, great food, nice room & lanai, super convenient shuttle

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$331 nightly
The price is $393 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$393 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy a 24-hour business center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,164 reviews)
Obviously an older place but with charm. The unit I stayed in looks to be recently updated . Beautiful, clean , spacious and conveniently located. I prefer this atmosphere vs high end stuffy resorts with long walks to my room.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 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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