Cheap flights from Lihue (LIH)

Kauai's main airport for the Garden Isle's east-shore visitors

Lihue Airport sits about 3 km east of the town of Lihue on Kauai's southeast coast and is the only major commercial airport on the Garden Isle. Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest run the bulk of inter-island traffic, while United, Alaska, American, Delta and Air Canada operate non-stops from the U.S. West Coast and Vancouver. The terminal is small but handles steady seasonal demand from leisure travellers.

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Airlines flying from Lihue (LIH)

Major carriers: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest, United, Alaska Airlines, American. Low-cost carriers: Southwest.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest month to fly from Lihue?
Late April through mid-May and the first half of September are usually the lowest-fare months out of LIH, falling between spring break and summer peaks. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap reveals the exact week each West Coast route bottoms out, which often shifts by airline.
Which airlines fly out of LIH?
Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest dominate inter-island routes, while United, Alaska, American, Delta and Air Canada operate non-stop flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Phoenix, Denver and Vancouver. Flightmussy compares every option side-by-side without account signup.
How far is Lihue Airport from town?
LIH is about 3 km east of central Lihue and roughly 25 km from Poipu and 50 km from the Princeville-Hanalei area. Rental cars are the standard option since transit is limited; the Kauai Bus runs limited service to nearby towns and shared shuttles serve the major resorts.
Are there direct flights from LIH to the U.S. mainland?
Yes - non-stop services run to Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Denver, Salt Lake City and Oakland, with carriers including United, Alaska, Southwest, Delta and American. Flightmussy lists every direct option in a single no-signup search.

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