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

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Cheap Flights from SFO to LIH starting at $101 One Way, $202 Round Trip

Prices starting at $202 for return flights and $101 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, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 28
SFO
San Francisco
LIH
Kauai
$202 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Jan 20 from San Francisco to Kauai, returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $202 found 22 hours ago
Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17
SFO
San Francisco
LIH
Kauai
$205 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$205
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 10 from San Francisco to Kauai, returning Wed, Dec 17, priced at $205 found 2 days ago
Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17
SFO
San Francisco
LIH
Kauai
$207 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$207
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 10 from San Francisco to Kauai, returning Wed, Dec 17, priced at $207 found 4 hours ago
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 28
SFO
San Francisco
LIH
Kauai
$212 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$212
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 20 from San Francisco to Kauai, returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $212 found 22 hours ago
Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 28
SFO
San Francisco
LIH
Kauai
$217 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 20 from San Francisco to Kauai, returning Wed, Jan 28, priced at $217 found 22 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
The price is $453 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$453 total
per night
Nov 19 - Nov 20
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! (1,047 reviews)
I really enjoyed the pool. People were great. I wish they started the sushi earlier in the day. Food was good but lunch menu could be expanded.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 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
The price is $186 total per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
$186 total
per night
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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! (321 reviews)
This might be an older location but it holds its head tall and proud. Would happily stay again.

Reviewed on Oct 17, 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
The price is $354 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$354 total
per night
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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! (1,418 reviews)
We LOVED this resort! It’s a close drive to the airport, has stunning views, and the staff is super nice and helpful! The room was great, clean, and housekeeping was so nice. The resort is just enough out of the way that you’re not right in the middle of town, but you’re close enough to everything ...

Reviewed on Oct 18, 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
The price is $235 total per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
$235 total
per night
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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! (1,047 reviews)
Everything for the price

Reviewed on Oct 18, 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
The price is $453 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$453 total
per night
Nov 19 - Nov 20
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! (1,047 reviews)
I really enjoyed the pool. People were great. I wish they started the sushi earlier in the day. Food was good but lunch menu could be expanded.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 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
The price is $354 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$354 total
per night
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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! (1,418 reviews)
We LOVED this resort! It’s a close drive to the airport, has stunning views, and the staff is super nice and helpful! The room was great, clean, and housekeeping was so nice. The resort is just enough out of the way that you’re not right in the middle of town, but you’re close enough to everything ...

Reviewed on Oct 18, 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
The price is $354 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$354 total
per night
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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! (1,418 reviews)
We LOVED this resort! It’s a close drive to the airport, has stunning views, and the staff is super nice and helpful! The room was great, clean, and housekeeping was so nice. The resort is just enough out of the way that you’re not right in the middle of town, but you’re close enough to everything ...

Reviewed on Oct 18, 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
The price is $453 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$453 total
per night
Nov 19 - Nov 20
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! (1,047 reviews)
I really enjoyed the pool. People were great. I wish they started the sushi earlier in the day. Food was good but lunch menu could be expanded.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 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
The price is $433 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$433 total
per night
Oct 31 - Nov 1
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! (548 reviews)
The property is located in a convenient location and a beautiful cove. However the rooms are still of 30-40 years ago. While we know the rooms were clean. They did not feel clean. There was a bathtub shower with curtain, which was old school too.

Reviewed on Oct 13, 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
The price is $252 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$252 total
per night
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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! (1,151 reviews)
This is the oldest hotel on all the Hawaiian islands. The staff were friendly and informative. We will definitely go back.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

Kauai Inn
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 out of 5
3173 Akahi Street, Lihue, HI
The price is $174 total per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
$174 total
per night
Oct 30 - Oct 31
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! (929 reviews)
room was cl

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd, Lihue, HI
The price is $319 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$319 total
per night
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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! (1,093 reviews)
Perfect spot!!!!

Reviewed on Oct 11, 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
The price is $354 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$354 total
per night
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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! (1,418 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
We LOVED this resort! It’s a close drive to the airport, has stunning views, and the staff is super nice and helpful! The room was great, clean, and housekeeping was so nice. The resort is just enough out of the way that you’re not right in the middle of town, but you’re close enough to everything ...

Reviewed on Oct 18, 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
The price is $453 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$453 total
per night
Nov 19 - Nov 20
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! (1,047 reviews)
I really enjoyed the pool. People were great. I wish they started the sushi earlier in the day. Food was good but lunch menu could be expanded.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd, Lihue, HI
The price is $319 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$319 total
per night
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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! (1,093 reviews)
Perfect spot!!!!

Reviewed on Oct 11, 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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