Cheap flights from SBA to LIH (Santa Barbara Municipal to Lihue)

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Cheap Flights from SBA to LIH starting at $257 One Way, $484 Round Trip

Prices starting at $484 for return flights and $257 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.

Thu, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 12
SBA
Santa Barbara
LIH
Kauai
$484 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$484
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 6 from Santa Barbara to Kauai, returning Wed, Aug 12, priced at $484 found 5 days ago
Thu, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 12
SBA
Santa Barbara
LIH
Kauai
$504 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$504
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 6 from Santa Barbara to Kauai, returning Wed, Aug 12, priced at $504 found 5 days ago
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
SBA
Santa Barbara
LIH
Kauai
$509 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$509
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 31 from Santa Barbara to Kauai, returning Wed, Sep 9, priced at $509 found 4 days ago
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
SBA
Santa Barbara
LIH
Kauai
$514 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$514
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 31 from Santa Barbara to Kauai, returning Wed, Sep 9, priced at $514 found 4 days ago
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
SBA
Santa Barbara
LIH
Kauai
$515 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$515
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 31 from Santa Barbara to Kauai, returning Wed, Sep 9, priced at $515 found 4 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
$354 nightly
The price is $420 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$420 total
May 18 - May 19
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! (1,188 reviews)
Perfect location, staff are all professional

Reviewed on May 10, 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
$144 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
$170 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
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
Kauai Inn

Kauai Inn

3 out of 5
2430 Hulemalu Road Lihue HI
$255 nightly
The price is $302 total per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$302 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
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! (1,342 reviews)
I researched all of our options for a night stay near the airport. The Kauai Inn had the best reviews. We can see why. It is very clean, quaint and the staff are very accommodating and helpful. It’s been here since 1890 but is in great repair. There is a nice breakfast with sweet fruit, bagels, croissants ...

Reviewed on May 10, 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

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$354 nightly
The price is $420 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$420 total
May 18 - May 19
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! (1,188 reviews)
Perfect location, staff are all professional

Reviewed on May 10, 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
$144 nightly
The price is $170 total per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
$170 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
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
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
$236 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$281 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! (1,389 reviews)
The Hilton Hawaiian Garden is perfect for anyone going. Perfectly central and the most beautiful walking path along the ocean. The staff amazing, friendly, and accommodating. The Tiki Bar, delicious, upbeat, and a great place to have a cocktail and watch the sunset. Two pools and a great place for ...

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
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
$300 nightly
The price is $356 total per night from May 30 to May 31
$356 total
May 30 - May 31
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! (1,562 reviews)
This Resort is still under a major renovation. It will ultimately be a nice place but it is not there yet.

Reviewed on May 10, 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
$354 nightly
The price is $420 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$420 total
May 18 - May 19
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! (1,188 reviews)
Perfect location, staff are all professional

Reviewed on May 10, 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 16 to May 17
$436 total
May 16 - May 17
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! (574 reviews)
The entrance to the hotel property is beautiful! Several attendants on hand to immediately assist with luggage. The walkway to the front desk is absolutely beautiful and relaxing. The room was beautiful with a stunning view of the ocean and mountains from our balcony. The AC worked perfectly. The ...

Reviewed on May 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
$255 nightly
The price is $302 total per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
$302 total
Jun 1 - Jun 2
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! (1,342 reviews)
I researched all of our options for a night stay near the airport. The Kauai Inn had the best reviews. We can see why. It is very clean, quaint and the staff are very accommodating and helpful. It’s been here since 1890 but is in great repair. There is a nice breakfast with sweet fruit, bagels, croissants ...

Reviewed on May 10, 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 7 to Jun 8
$168 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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! (988 reviews)
It was great the stay and looking forward coming back again

Reviewed on May 2, 2026

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$252 nightly
The price is $299 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$299 total
May 17 - May 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! (1,193 reviews)
Excellent facilities. Very friendly and flexible staff. great location. Highly recommend

Reviewed on May 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
$300 nightly
The price is $356 total per night from May 30 to May 31
$356 total
May 30 - May 31
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! (1,562 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
This Resort is still under a major renovation. It will ultimately be a nice place but it is not there yet.

Reviewed on May 10, 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
$354 nightly
The price is $420 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$420 total
May 18 - May 19
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! (1,188 reviews)
Perfect location, staff are all professional

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$252 nightly
The price is $299 total per night from May 17 to May 18
$299 total
May 17 - May 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! (1,193 reviews)
Excellent facilities. Very friendly and flexible staff. great location. Highly recommend

Reviewed on May 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.

SBA to LIH Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SBA Address & GPS
Address:
500 Fowler Rd.
Santa Barbara CA, 93117
United States
IATA Code:
SBA
Longitude:
-119.836476
Latitude:
34.432833
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 Santa Barbara Airport to Lihue Airport?
As you can't fly nonstop from SBA to Lihue Airport (LIH) at this point in time, a flight with just one stop is your next best option. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines are all respected airlines that service this route.
What is the shortest flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to LIH?
Use the opportunity to chill out on your journey from Santa Barbara to Kauai. The fastest flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Lihue Airport is 8 hours and 24 minutes, which gives you lots of time to indulge in a drink or get carried away with a good book.
How many hours flight from SBA to LIH?
On a normal day, it takes 8 hours and 27 minutes to fly from Santa Barbara Airport to LIH. Get through this medium-haul flight by watching TV and listening to podcasts. Alternatively, catch up on some Zs.
What airlines have the most flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to LIH?
Watch the planes take off and land, pick up a doughnut, go for a short wander .... Airport stopovers don't have to irritating! If you're planning to travel from Santa Barbara to Kauai, you won't be able to fly direct. Be prepared for at least one stopover somewhere.

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