Cheap flights from SMF to LIH (Sacramento Intl. to Lihue)

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Cheap Flights from SMF to LIH starting at $180 One Way, $360 Round Trip

Prices starting at $360 for return flights and $180 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, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$360 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$360
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Thu, Nov 12 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Thu, Nov 19, priced at $360 found 1 day ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$362 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$362
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Thu, Sep 17, priced at $362 found 4 days ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$362 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$362
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Thu, Nov 5, priced at $362 found 3 days ago
Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 26
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$365 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$365
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 20 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Tue, Jan 26, priced at $365 found 6 days ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$367 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$367
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Thu, Nov 5, priced at $367 found 3 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
$474 nightly
The price is $563 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$563 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
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 Aug 21 to Aug 22
$174 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kauai Museum and Kalapaki Beach are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (842 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and willing to answer all of our questions. Helpful guiding us around town and the island."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 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
$304 nightly
The price is $361 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$361 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,149 reviews)
"We were checked in but there was an issue with the room. The hotel luckily had a room open that we could move too because changing hotels at that time of night would have been almost impossible. The staff was great through the whole experience though."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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
$474 nightly
The price is $563 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$563 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
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
$304 nightly
The price is $361 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$361 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,149 reviews)
"We were checked in but there was an issue with the room. The hotel luckily had a room open that we could move too because changing hotels at that time of night would have been almost impossible. The staff was great through the whole experience though."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kauaʻi Beach Resort & Spa
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 Aug 21 to Aug 22
$174 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Kauai Museum and Kalapaki Beach are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (842 reviews)
"Staff was friendly and willing to answer all of our questions. Helpful guiding us around town and the island."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 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
$304 nightly
The price is $361 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$361 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,149 reviews)
"We were checked in but there was an issue with the room. The hotel luckily had a room open that we could move too because changing hotels at that time of night would have been almost impossible. The staff was great through the whole experience though."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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
$474 nightly
The price is $563 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$563 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
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 Aug 22 to Aug 23
$436 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Lihue. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Kalapaki Beach and Nawiliwili Harbor are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (596 reviews)
"Relaxing. Beautiful surroundings"

Reviewed on Aug 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
$261 nightly
The price is $310 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$310 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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
$138 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
$164 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Very basic. Like a camp cabin. Only messages. Lockbox. No staff on-site. Clean. Minor deferred maintenance. Mini refrigerator didn't work; door didn't close."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026

Tip Top Motel Cafe & Bakery
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$242 nightly
The price is $287 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$287 total
Aug 17 - Aug 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! (1,253 reviews)
"Excellent Location. Easy Check in & out."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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
$304 nightly
The price is $361 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$361 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,149 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"We were checked in but there was an issue with the room. The hotel luckily had a room open that we could move too because changing hotels at that time of night would have been almost impossible. The staff was great through the whole experience though."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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
$474 nightly
The price is $563 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$563 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Banyan Harbor Resort

Banyan Harbor Resort

3 out of 5
3411 Wilcox Rd Lihue HI
$242 nightly
The price is $287 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$287 total
Aug 17 - Aug 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! (1,253 reviews)
"Excellent Location. Easy Check in & out."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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.

SMF to LIH Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SMF Address & GPS
Address:
6900 Airport Boulevard
Sacramento CA, 95837
United States
IATA Code:
SMF
Longitude:
-121.593695
Latitude:
38.692283
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 SMF to Lihue Airport (LIH)?
We're pleased to tell you that Hawaiian Airlines will fly you straight from Sacramento to Kauai. Book your plane ticket now and enjoy a trouble-free, nonstop flight.
What is the shortest flight from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to Lihue Airport?
Flying from SMF to LIH will take you at least 7 hours and 54 minutes. Enjoy a beverage and get stuck into that book — this is your chance to take some time out.
How many hours flight from Sacramento Airport to Lihue Airport (LIH)?
Get cozy, because a typical plane trip from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to LIH is 7 hours and 56 minutes. Listen to a few podcasts, get stuck into that book ... You'll have more than enough time to kick back and relax.
What airlines have the most flights from Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) to LIH?
Offering 23 flights every month between SMF and LIH, Hawaiian Airlines will get you there in style and comfort.

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