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

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Cheap Flights from SMF to LIH starting at $229 One Way, $449 Round Trip

Prices starting at $449 for return flights and $229 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.

Sun, Apr 11 - Fri, Apr 16
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$449 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$449
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sun, Apr 11 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Fri, Apr 16, priced at $449 found 6 days ago
Fri, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 28
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$454 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$454
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 22 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Thu, Jan 28, priced at $454 found 14 hours ago
Fri, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 28
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$458 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$458
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Jan 22 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Thu, Jan 28, priced at $458 found 14 hours ago
Fri, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 28
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$458 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$458
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 22 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Thu, Jan 28, priced at $458 found 14 hours ago
Fri, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 18
SMF
Sacramento
LIH
Kauai
$464 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$464
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 15 from Sacramento to Kauai, returning Mon, Jan 18, priced at $464 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near Lihue

Airport Hotels near Lihue

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$165 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$196 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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! (982 reviews)
"The place is great because of the location. There could be more utensils in the kitchen to cook with."

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2026

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

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$434 nightly
The price is $515 total per night from Nov 14 to Nov 15
$515 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
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! (1,353 reviews)
"Wonderful!"

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2026

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
$287 nightly
The price is $340 total per night from Dec 13 to Dec 14
$340 total
Dec 13 - Dec 14
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! (1,112 reviews)
"Breakfast was great. Nice pools! Yes more than one. Live entertainment nightly was a great addition. I was disappointed because the pool and bar restaurant was closed. All the employees were super nice. The room was ok but everything else was wonderful."

Reviewed on Nov 12, 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

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

Kaua'i Palms Hotel

2 out of 5
2931 Kalena St Lihue HI
$165 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$196 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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! (982 reviews)
"The place is great because of the location. There could be more utensils in the kitchen to cook with."

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2026

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

The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue

4.5 out of 5
3610 Rice Street Lihue HI
$434 nightly
The price is $515 total per night from Nov 14 to Nov 15
$515 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
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! (1,353 reviews)
"Wonderful!"

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2026

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
$287 nightly
The price is $340 total per night from Dec 13 to Dec 14
$340 total
Dec 13 - Dec 14
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! (1,112 reviews)
"Breakfast was great. Nice pools! Yes more than one. Live entertainment nightly was a great addition. I was disappointed because the pool and bar restaurant was closed. All the employees were super nice. The room was ok but everything else was wonderful."

Reviewed on Nov 12, 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.

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
$287 nightly
The price is $340 total per night from Dec 13 to Dec 14
$340 total
Dec 13 - Dec 14
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! (1,112 reviews)
"Breakfast was great. Nice pools! Yes more than one. Live entertainment nightly was a great addition. I was disappointed because the pool and bar restaurant was closed. All the employees were super nice. The room was ok but everything else was wonderful."

Reviewed on Nov 12, 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
$434 nightly
The price is $515 total per night from Nov 14 to Nov 15
$515 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
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! (1,353 reviews)
"Wonderful!"

Reviewed on Nov 11, 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
$431 nightly
The price is $512 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$512 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
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 Nawiliwili Harbor and Kauai Museum are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (609 reviews)
"Check in staff was very informative and the property lived up to all expectations."

Reviewed on Nov 9, 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
$208 nightly
The price is $247 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$247 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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
$147 nightly
The price is $174 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$174 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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)
"Only positive thing-room was clean. Overall view-the accommodations looked like a jail cell. No windows to speak of. The air conditioner lacked controls. Would not recommend this motel to my worst enemy. Have second thoughts of using Expedia in the future."

Reviewed on Oct 21, 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 Nov 30 to Dec 1
$299 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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! (1,300 reviews)
"convenient place as it’s on the ground floor. parking right in front of the unit. parking is first come first serve. no elevators so if you have a lot to carry inside you will have to go up and down stairs if you have a higher unit. place was very clean and perfect size for my family. i would definitely ..."

Reviewed on Nov 11, 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
$287 nightly
The price is $340 total per night from Dec 13 to Dec 14
$340 total
Dec 13 - Dec 14
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! (1,112 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Breakfast was great. Nice pools! Yes more than one. Live entertainment nightly was a great addition. I was disappointed because the pool and bar restaurant was closed. All the employees were super nice. The room was ok but everything else was wonderful."

Reviewed on Nov 12, 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
$434 nightly
The price is $515 total per night from Nov 14 to Nov 15
$515 total
Nov 14 - Nov 15
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! (1,353 reviews)
"Wonderful!"

Reviewed on Nov 11, 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 Nov 30 to Dec 1
$299 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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! (1,300 reviews)
"convenient place as it’s on the ground floor. parking right in front of the unit. parking is first come first serve. no elevators so if you have a lot to carry inside you will have to go up and down stairs if you have a higher unit. place was very clean and perfect size for my family. i would definitely ..."

Reviewed on Nov 11, 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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