Lihue

$125+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lihue (SFO - LIH)

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SFO — LIH
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lihue
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Lihue. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 10, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:40 pmSFO - LIH
1 stop11h 38mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/811:25 pmLIH - SFO
1 stop9h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/8$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/210:40 amSFO - LIH
1 stop9h 53mDelta
Tue 12/910:55 pmLIH - SFO
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Deal found 11/10$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:00 amSFO - LIH
2 stops16h 10mDelta
Wed 12/179:50 pmLIH - SFO
1 stop9h 43mDelta
Deal found 11/10$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:00 amSFO - LIH
2 stops14h 33mDelta
Mon 12/1510:55 pmLIH - SFO
2 stops15h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/10$288
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/157:00 amSFO - LIH
Nonstop5h 53mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/259:59 amLIH - SFO
1 stop6h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/8$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/89:57 pmSFO - LIH
2 stops19h 54mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/1511:25 pmLIH - SFO
1 stop9h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/8$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:40 amSFO - LIH
1 stop9h 53mDelta
Sun 12/149:50 pmLIH - SFO
1 stop9h 43mDelta
Deal found 11/8$300
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:40 pmSFO - LIH
1 stop11h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/911:25 pmLIH - SFO
1 stop9h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/10$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/55:45 amSFO - LIH
2 stops14h 48mDelta
Mon 12/89:50 pmLIH - SFO
1 stop9h 43mDelta
Deal found 11/9$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/148:25 amSFO - LIH
1 stop12h 08mDelta
Tue 12/239:20 pmLIH - SFO
1 stop10h 13mDelta
Deal found 11/10$307

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Lihue

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Lihue (LIH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$273
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$125
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$437

Good round-trip deal

$347 or less

Good one-way deal

$201 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Lihue flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Lihue flights.
From San Francisco to Lihue
One-way flight from San Francisco to Lihue
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lihue.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Lihue.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Lihue that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lihue that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Lihue

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

7:24 am-1:49 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Lihue

Mon 12/15

2:53 pm-8:06 am

1 stop15h 13m

$273

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

8:25 am-6:33 pm

1 stop12h 08m

Lihue

Thu 12/11

10:55 pm-9:44 am

1 stop8h 49m

$277

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

9:00 am-10:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Lihue

Wed 12/10

11:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop9h 35m

$277

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Lihue

Wed 12/10

10:55 pm-11:29 am

1 stop10h 34m

$282

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Lihue

Mon 12/15

10:55 pm-9:44 am

1 stop8h 49m

$282

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

9:20 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

Lihue

Mon 12/8

2:30 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$288

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

5:44 am-6:21 pm

2 stops14h 37m

Lihue

Thu 1/22

10:45 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$288

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

7:24 am-3:06 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Lihue

Fri 12/12

9:59 am-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$298

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

8:40 pm-6:18 am

1 stop11h 38m

Lihue

Fri 12/5

9:59 am-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$298

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

5:45 am-6:33 pm

2 stops14h 48m

Lihue

Mon 12/8

9:50 pm-9:33 am

1 stop9h 43m

$306

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Lihue

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Lihue in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Lihue flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Lihue flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Lihue flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Lihue flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Lihue flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Lihue

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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Lihue

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Lihue?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Lihue. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Lihue is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Lihue?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lihue (average of $146). Flying from San Francisco to Lihue in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to LIH?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Lihue. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 10, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Lihue is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Lihue?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Lihue. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Lihue flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lihue

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lihue. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lihue. Reviews last updated November 10, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Francisco to Lihue to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Lihue?

    If you book a flight from San Francisco to Lihue, you will be flying from San Francisco to Lihue. Flights to Lihue (LIH) from San Francisco (SFO) take 5h 33m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 flights from San Francisco to Lihue per day from 5 airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Lihue flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Lihue?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Lihue can take about 8h 25m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $273. The distance from San Francisco to Lihue is about 2443 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Lihue round-trip?

    Currently priced at $205, Hawaiian Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Lihue and back. In addition to Hawaiian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $211 and $257, respectively. Hawaiian Airlines is currently priced 59% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Lihue?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Lihue consider choosing Qatar Airways (100%), Alaska Airlines (100%) or Hawaiian Airlines (100%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Lihue?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Lihue is $129. On average you can expect to pay $348. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Lihue), can usually be booked for $258.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Lihue that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Lihue flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Lihue?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Lihue.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Lihue?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Lihue by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Lihue?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lihue (average of $146). Flying from San Francisco to Lihue in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Lihue

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$205Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$211Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$266Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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