Cheap flights from SFO to LIH (San Francisco Intl. to Lihue)

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Cheap Flights from SFO to LIH starting at $119 One Way, $239 Round Trip

Prices starting at $239 for return flights and $119 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.

Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 3
SFO
San Francisco
LIH
Kauai
$239 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$239
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 26 from San Francisco to Kauai, returning Tue, Feb 3, priced at $239 found 2 days ago
Tue, Mar 3 - Mon, Mar 9
SFO
San Francisco
LIH
Kauai
$243 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$243
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 3 from San Francisco to Kauai, returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $243 found 14 hours ago
Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 3
SFO
San Francisco
LIH
Kauai
$244 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$244
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 26 from San Francisco to Kauai, returning Tue, Feb 3, priced at $244 found 2 days ago
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 11
SFO
San Francisco
LIH
Kauai
$248 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 28 from San Francisco to Kauai, returning Wed, Feb 11, priced at $248 found 19 hours ago
Mon, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 12
SFO
San Francisco
LIH
Kauai
$253 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$253
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 5 from San Francisco to Kauai, returning Mon, Jan 12, priced at $253 found 18 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 out of 5
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI
$370 nightly
The price is $436 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$436 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,062 reviews)
The property was stunning. Worth the money for the views all the way around. It was centrally located. Very easy to access any part of the island. I did ask about the VIP benefits and was told they didn’t know what I was talking about. 10/10 highly recommend.

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St, Lihue, HI
$152 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$180 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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! (343 reviews)
Motel is very basic but a great value. Room was small but had the necessities. Location to Lihui airport is perfect for late arrivals. Will stay again.

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

Kaua'i Palms Hotel
OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
4331 Kauai Beach Dr, Lihue, HI
$284 nightly
The price is $335 total per night from Nov 20 to Nov 21
$335 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,440 reviews)
Great staff, clean rooms, very friendly and go above and beyond

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

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

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
$188 nightly
The price is $222 total per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$222 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
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 bar and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,061 reviews)
Everything was great from checking in with the staff, The stay and checking out.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay, HI
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI
$370 nightly
The price is $436 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$436 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,062 reviews)
The property was stunning. Worth the money for the views all the way around. It was centrally located. Very easy to access any part of the island. I did ask about the VIP benefits and was told they didn’t know what I was talking about. 10/10 highly recommend.

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

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
$284 nightly
The price is $335 total per night from Nov 20 to Nov 21
$335 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,440 reviews)
Great staff, clean rooms, very friendly and go above and beyond

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

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
$284 nightly
The price is $335 total per night from Nov 20 to Nov 21
$335 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,440 reviews)
Great staff, clean rooms, very friendly and go above and beyond

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI
$370 nightly
The price is $436 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$436 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,062 reviews)
The property was stunning. Worth the money for the views all the way around. It was centrally located. Very easy to access any part of the island. I did ask about the VIP benefits and was told they didn’t know what I was talking about. 10/10 highly recommend.

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

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 $433 total per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
$433 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nawiliwili Harbor and Kalapaki Beach are ...
8/10 Very Good! (550 reviews)
Melinda Hammond is the best, she goes above and beyond for her guest the most aloha and friendly person ever! will never forget her. Property was great.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

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 Nov 29 to Nov 30
$245 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,158 reviews)
CLEAN FRIENDLY STAFF

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Kauai Inn
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 out of 5
3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, HI
$147 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Nov 13 to Nov 14
$174 total
Nov 13 - Nov 14
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (934 reviews)
We really liked the central location to the town and airport. Easy access to the restaurant for breakfast. The internet was a little slow but so was data access on Tmobile. Often switching to LTE. So it is what it is. Area was older, hotel buildings also, but honestly that is what we were expecting. ...

Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd, Lihue, HI
$270 nightly
The price is $319 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$319 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy a 24-hour business center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,102 reviews)
Kitchen was very adequate. Laundry facility was convenient. Enjoyed the view and covered parking.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

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
$284 nightly
The price is $335 total per night from Nov 20 to Nov 21
$335 total
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,440 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Great staff, clean rooms, very friendly and go above and beyond

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4 out of 5
3610 Rice Street, Lihue, HI
$370 nightly
The price is $436 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$436 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,062 reviews)
The property was stunning. Worth the money for the views all the way around. It was centrally located. Very easy to access any part of the island. I did ask about the VIP benefits and was told they didn’t know what I was talking about. 10/10 highly recommend.

Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd, Lihue, HI
$270 nightly
The price is $319 total per night from Nov 11 to Nov 12
$319 total
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy a 24-hour business center, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,102 reviews)
Kitchen was very adequate. Laundry facility was convenient. Enjoyed the view and covered parking.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

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.

SFO to LIH Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
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 SFO to Lihue Airport (LIH)?
United Airlines makes traveling from San Francisco to Kauai a piece of cake. It offers nonstop flights from SFO to LIH, so there's no need to worry about changing planes.
What is the shortest flight from San Francisco Airport to LIH?
The quickest flight time from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Lihue Airport (LIH) is around 8 hours and 7 minutes. Grab your favorite tipple from the drink trolley, go over your travel itinerary or make friends with your seat mate — you'll have enough time on this medium-haul trip.
How many hours flight from SFO to Lihue Airport (LIH)?
From SFO to LIH, you'll be in your plane seat for about 8 hours and 11 minutes. Sit back, order a glass of bubbly and put on your noise-canceling headphones. It's time to binge-watch some awesome TV shows.
What airlines have the most flights from San Francisco Airport to Lihue Airport (LIH)?
If you're after a worry-free flight, consider booking your ticket with United Airlines. This carrier offers 30 monthly flights from SFO to LIH and is one of the most popular airlines servicing this route.

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