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$129+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Lihue (SFO - LIH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LIH
Apr 23 — Apr 301
Thu 4/23
Thu 4/30
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 24, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Wed 4/157:00 am
SFO
-
LIH
Nonstop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/243:24 pm
LIH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$252
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/157:00 am
SFO
-
LIH
Nonstop5h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/293:24 pm
LIH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/117:32 am
SFO
-
LIH
1 stop8h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/203:45 pm
LIH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$255
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:00 am
SFO
-
LIH
Nonstop5h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/1110:26 pm
LIH
-
SFO
1 stop9h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/19$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/164:55 pm
SFO
-
LIH
Nonstop5h 58m
United Airlines
Thu 4/2312:40 pm
LIH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/47:32 am
SFO
-
LIH
1 stop8h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/133:45 pm
LIH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/47:32 am
SFO
-
LIH
1 stop8h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/153:45 pm
LIH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/277:59 pm
SFO
-
LIH
1 stop26h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/63:24 pm
LIH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21$261
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Tue 4/287:32 am
SFO
-
LIH
1 stop8h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/293:24 pm
LIH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Wed 4/157:00 am
SFO
-
LIH
Nonstop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/301:14 pm
LIH
-
SFO
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 5/37:32 am
SFO
-
LIH
1 stop9h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/133:45 pm
LIH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 5/37:32 am
SFO
-
LIH
1 stop9h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/153:45 pm
LIH
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$265

Find 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 March 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$252
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$129
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$507

Good round-trip deal

$441 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Lihue flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lihue that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

11:00 am-6:40 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Lihue

Tue 4/21

9:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop9h 25m

$310

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

7:32 am-12:44 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Lihue

Mon 5/11

12:11 pm-7:40 am

1 stop16h 29m

$357

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

8:35 am-11:29 am

Nonstop5h 54m

Lihue

Wed 5/6

1:16 pm-9:32 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$409

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

5:55 am-7:06 pm

1 stop16h 11m

Lihue

Sun 5/17

9:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop23h 10m

$430
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

4:55 pm-7:42 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

Lihue

Mon 6/8

10:44 pm-6:56 am

Nonstop5h 12m

$485

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

8:35 am-11:29 am

Nonstop5h 54m

Lihue

Tue 5/12

1:16 pm-9:32 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$495

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Sat 5/16

4:55 pm-7:52 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

Lihue

Wed 5/20

1:16 pm-9:32 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$501

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

6:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops13h 10m

Lihue

Sun 5/10

8:10 pm-11:35 am

2 stops12h 25m

$511

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

9:42 am-4:31 pm

1 stop9h 49m

Lihue

Sun 5/17

6:14 pm-9:30 am

2 stops12h 16m

$540

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

8:35 am-11:29 am

Nonstop5h 54m

Lihue

Mon 5/18

1:13 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$568

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Deals found on 3/18

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Lihue flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lihue from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Lihue is 62 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lihue (average of $197). Flying from San Francisco to Lihue in June is currently the most expensive (average of $324). 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 March 24, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Lihue as you normally would.

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 March 24, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andHawaiian 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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,323 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,840 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,469 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Lihue. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 43m for a nonstop flight. There are 6 flights from San Francisco to Lihue per day from 5 airlines.

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

    Within the past month, 13 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to Lihue.

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Lihue can take about 5h 54m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $409. 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 $159, 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 Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $188 and $229, respectively. Hawaiian Airlines is currently priced 66% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Lihue one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $98. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Lihue for a low price.

  • 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 Avianca (98%), United Airlines (97%) or Lufthansa (97%) 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 $124. On average you can expect to pay $858. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Lihue), can usually be booked for $257.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lihue (average of $197). Flying from San Francisco to Lihue in June is currently the most expensive (average of $324). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Lihue. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$159Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$229Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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