Cheap flights from SJO to LIH (Juan Santamaría Intl. to Lihue)

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Cheap Flights from SJO to LIH starting at $442 One Way, Round Trip

Prices starting at for return flights and $442 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.

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
$374 nightly
The price is $444 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$444 total
May 5 - May 6
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! (1,163 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on Apr 12, 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
$137 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from May 6 to May 7
$163 total
May 6 - May 7
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (617 reviews)
Room was what I needed. Clean space. Accommodating staff. Walking distance restaurants. Friendly hotel cat named Mango. Will stay again when I come back.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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
$300 nightly
The price is $356 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$356 total
May 5 - May 6
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! (1,547 reviews)
This hotel was amazing! We loved the interior decor, hallways were even beautiful and Clean. The outdoor part was excellent for children and families, backs up to a beautiful beach with access to the sunrise which is an important aspect of the trip. Staff was great. Just did not expect a parking ...

Reviewed on Apr 14, 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
$374 nightly
The price is $444 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$444 total
May 5 - May 6
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! (1,163 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on Apr 12, 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 Apr 27 to Apr 28
$271 total
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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! (1,341 reviews)
It’s an ok place to stay for the money if you don’t mind dirty rooms and rock hard beds. Only highlight is the location and friendly staff.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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
$137 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from May 6 to May 7
$163 total
May 6 - May 7
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (617 reviews)
Room was what I needed. Clean space. Accommodating staff. Walking distance restaurants. Friendly hotel cat named Mango. Will stay again when I come back.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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
$300 nightly
The price is $356 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$356 total
May 5 - May 6
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! (1,547 reviews)
This hotel was amazing! We loved the interior decor, hallways were even beautiful and Clean. The outdoor part was excellent for children and families, backs up to a beautiful beach with access to the sunrise which is an important aspect of the trip. Staff was great. Just did not expect a parking ...

Reviewed on Apr 14, 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
$374 nightly
The price is $444 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$444 total
May 5 - May 6
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! (1,163 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on Apr 12, 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
$346 nightly
The price is $411 total per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$411 total
Apr 25 - Apr 26
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 Kauai Museum are located ...
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
$238 nightly
The price is $282 total per night from May 13 to May 14
$282 total
May 13 - May 14
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! (1,314 reviews)
Philip was very helpful with tips and other info at check-in. All staff friendly, courteous and generous. Breakfast was plentiful, with fresh fruit, good coffee and pastry selection. Pool policy excellent, although didn't have time to use it. Lots of chickens, cats and even a peacock on grounds made ...

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Kauai Inn
Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery

2 out of 5
3173 Akahi Street Lihue HI
$162 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$192 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
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! (980 reviews)
It was fine, room was clean, bed was tiny, very spartan, if you need somewhere to stay for a night it's ok, but don't expect anything remotely luxurious. We didn't get the breakfast, parking was available and free.

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$278 nightly
The price is $330 total per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$330 total
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,179 reviews)
Little outdated and TV was not working. Clean room overall.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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 5 to May 6
$356 total
May 5 - May 6
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! (1,547 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
This hotel was amazing! We loved the interior decor, hallways were even beautiful and Clean. The outdoor part was excellent for children and families, backs up to a beautiful beach with access to the sunrise which is an important aspect of the trip. Staff was great. Just did not expect a parking ...

Reviewed on Apr 14, 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
$374 nightly
The price is $444 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$444 total
May 5 - May 6
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! (1,163 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$278 nightly
The price is $330 total per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$330 total
Apr 29 - Apr 30
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,179 reviews)
Little outdated and TV was not working. Clean room overall.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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.

SJO to LIH Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SJO Address & GPS
Address:
San Jose ,
Costa Rica
IATA Code:
SJO
Longitude:
-84.20408
Latitude:
9.998238
Time Zone:
America/Costa_Rica
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 Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Lihue Airport?
Traveling from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to Lihue Airport means you'll need to change planes. But hey — there's no need to worry. Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines offer flights with a single stopover.
What is the shortest flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to LIH?
The journey from San José to Kauai is a long-haul flight. In fact, the shortest possible flight time from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport (SJO) to Lihue Airport (LIH) is a lengthy 13 hours. Try to sleep on the plane to arrive feeling fresh and ward off jet lag.
How many hours flight from Juan Santamaria Intl. Airport to LIH?
As a general rule, the flight from SJO to LIH lasts 13 hours. If you hope to get some decent sleep, pack a good neck pillow, a soft eye mask and a set of earplugs.
What airlines have the most flights from SJO to Lihue Airport (LIH)?
If you're hoping to find an airline that offers direct flights from SJO to LIH, you won't have much luck. You'll need to book a flight with at least one stopover to get to Kauai.

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