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

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Cheap Flights from SAN to LIH starting at $154 One Way, $312 Round Trip

Prices starting at $312 for return flights and $154 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, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$312 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$312
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 26 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Mon, Aug 31, priced at $312 found 2 days ago
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$316 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$316
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Aug 26 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Mon, Aug 31, priced at $316 found 2 days ago
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$341 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$341
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 26 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Mon, Aug 31, priced at $341 found 2 days ago
Wed, Aug 26 - Mon, Aug 31
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$346 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 26 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Mon, Aug 31, priced at $346 found 2 days ago
Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Aug 28
SAN
San Diego
LIH
Kauai
$346 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$346
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 19 from San Diego to Kauai, returning Fri, Aug 28, priced at $346 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
$484 nightly
The price is $575 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$575 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (1,210 reviews)
"Best trip and accommodations. Staff very friendly and kind. Very clean pool. Beautiful scenery. Delicious food, kids loved."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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
$147 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$174 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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! (727 reviews)
"We stayed two nights. Our room was clean and comfortable. It’s very close to the airport. Thank you for a comfy stay. I"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
Kauai Inn

Kauai Inn

3 out of 5
2430 Hulemalu Road Lihue HI
$207 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$246 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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
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
$484 nightly
The price is $575 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$575 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (1,210 reviews)
"Best trip and accommodations. Staff very friendly and kind. Very clean pool. Beautiful scenery. Delicious food, kids loved."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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
$228 nightly
The price is $271 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$271 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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! (1,420 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Great breakfast."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$147 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$174 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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! (727 reviews)
"We stayed two nights. Our room was clean and comfortable. It’s very close to the airport. Thank you for a comfy stay. I"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 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
$298 nightly
The price is $354 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$354 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (1,558 reviews)
"Location to the ocean was perfect."

Reviewed on Jun 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
$484 nightly
The price is $575 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$575 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (1,210 reviews)
"Best trip and accommodations. Staff very friendly and kind. Very clean pool. Beautiful scenery. Delicious food, kids loved."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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
$415 nightly
The price is $493 total per night from Jun 13 to Jun 14
$493 total
Jun 13 - Jun 14
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 Kalapaki Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (579 reviews)
"Everything was amazing. The room had the beach view as expected, was clean, and all staff were very kind!"

Reviewed on Jun 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
$207 nightly
The price is $246 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$246 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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
$140 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
$166 total
Jun 18 - Jun 19
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! (996 reviews)
"Centrally located in the island and easy to get around the island lots of fun thank you tip top"

Reviewed on May 23, 2026

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$247 nightly
The price is $293 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$293 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (1,206 reviews)
"Property was in good condition only problem is you cannot sleep at night because rooms are near highway and loud noises comes while sleeping."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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
$298 nightly
The price is $354 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$354 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (1,558 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Location to the ocean was perfect."

Reviewed on Jun 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
$484 nightly
The price is $575 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$575 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (1,210 reviews)
"Best trip and accommodations. Staff very friendly and kind. Very clean pool. Beautiful scenery. Delicious food, kids loved."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$247 nightly
The price is $293 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$293 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (1,206 reviews)
"Property was in good condition only problem is you cannot sleep at night because rooms are near highway and loud noises comes while sleeping."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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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