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$105+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LIH
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Lihue are usually found in January or September, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$260
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$105
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$392

Good round-trip deal

$353 or less

Good one-way deal

$199 or less
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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 September 17, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:00 amSFO - LIH
Nonstop5h 46mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/104:16 pmLIH - SFO
Nonstop5h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/17$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 10/228:40 amSFO - LIH
Nonstop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/291:31 pmLIH - SFO
Nonstop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$264
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/287:52 amSFO - LIH
1 stop8h 51mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/34:16 pmLIH - SFO
Nonstop5h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/17$265
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/37:00 amSFO - LIH
Nonstop5h 46mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/34:16 pmLIH - SFO
Nonstop5h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/107:00 amSFO - LIH
Nonstop5h 46mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/194:16 pmLIH - SFO
Nonstop5h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$276
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/57:00 amSFO - LIH
Nonstop5h 46mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/194:16 pmLIH - SFO
Nonstop5h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/137:00 amSFO - LIH
Nonstop5h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 10/209:00 pmLIH - SFO
1 stop7h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$279
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/37:52 amSFO - LIH
1 stop8h 50mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/104:16 pmLIH - SFO
Nonstop5h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:22 amSFO - LIH
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/279:40 pmLIH - SFO
1 stop16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$285
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 12/37:00 amSFO - LIH
Nonstop5h 53mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/811:25 pmLIH - SFO
1 stop9h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/1210:39 amSFO - LIH
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Wed 11/1210:44 pmLIH - SFO
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/16$292
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 12/48:05 pmSFO - LIH
1 stop12h 13mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/911:25 pmLIH - SFO
1 stop9h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$293

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 September 17, 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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San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

7:00 am-10:46 am

Nonstop5h 46m

Lihue

Mon 11/10

4:16 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$272

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

7:00 am-10:46 am

Nonstop5h 46m

Lihue

Wed 11/19

4:16 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$278

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

7:00 am-10:53 am

Nonstop5h 53m

Lihue

Mon 12/8

4:51 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop5h 19m

$278

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

7:52 am-2:42 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Lihue

Wed 11/19

4:16 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$283

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

10:30 am-8:04 pm

1 stop11h 34m

Lihue

Mon 11/17

9:29 pm-1:03 pm

1 stop13h 34m

$297

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

7:00 am-9:47 am

Nonstop5h 47m

Lihue

Wed 10/29

6:27 pm-6:17 am

1 stop8h 50m

$303

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

7:52 am-1:43 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Lihue

Wed 11/26

4:40 pm-12:01 am

Nonstop5h 21m

$303

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

7:00 am-9:46 am

Nonstop5h 46m

Lihue

Fri 11/14

4:16 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$308

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

7:00 am-10:53 am

Nonstop5h 53m

Lihue

Sat 12/6

1:09 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$308

San FranciscoLihue

SFO - LIH

SFOLIH

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

8:15 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop5h 54m

Lihue

Wed 12/10

11:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop9h 35m

$318

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Lihue

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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 September 12, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Lihue (average of $440). Flying from San Francisco to Lihue in June is currently the most expensive (average of $689). 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 September 17, 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 41% 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 September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Lihue flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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 September 17, 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,729 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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 33m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 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, 3 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 46m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $272. 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 $211, Delta will fly you from San Francisco to Lihue and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $213 and $218, respectively. Delta is currently priced 58% 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 Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $122. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska 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 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 $149. On average you can expect to pay $473. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Lihue), can usually be booked for $210.

  • 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 $440). Flying from San Francisco to Lihue in June is currently the most expensive (average of $689). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$211Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$213Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$276Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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