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$445+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Lihue (SBA - LIH)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LIH
nov. 6 — nov. 131
jue. 11/6
jue. 11/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Lihue

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 octubre 7, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$445
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$663
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Lihue
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Lihue. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 7, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
mar. 12/26:00 amSBA - LIH
1 stop9h 13mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/102:15 pmLIH - SBA
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/4$445
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
mar. 12/27:19 pmSBA - LIH
1 stop29h 06mAlaska Airlines
mié. 12/104:20 pmLIH - SBA
2 stops24h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/4$460
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/4. 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.
mar. 12/25:40 amSBA - LIH
2 stops14h 53mDelta
mié. 12/109:50 pmLIH - SBA
2 stops16h 16mDelta
Deal found 10/4$476
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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.
lun. 12/87:20 amSBA - LIH
2 stops17h 05mAlaska Airlines
jue. 12/1111:25 pmLIH - SBA
1 stop17h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/6$478
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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.
lun. 12/85:40 amSBA - LIH
2 stops16h 30mDelta
jue. 12/119:50 pmLIH - SBA
2 stops36h 09mDelta
Deal found 10/5$486
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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.
lun. 12/86:10 amSBA - LIH
1 stop11h 38mAmerican Airlines
jue. 12/1110:44 pmLIH - SBA
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/6$487
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/5. 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.
jue. 11/67:23 amSBA - LIH
2 stops29h 45mAlaska Airlines
mar. 11/1111:25 pmLIH - SBA
1 stop17h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/5$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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.
jue. 11/66:05 amSBA - LIH
1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines
mié. 11/122:31 pmLIH - SBA
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/6$492
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/6. 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.
jue. 11/67:23 amSBA - LIH
2 stops29h 45mAlaska Airlines
mié. 11/129:00 pmLIH - SBA
2 stops20h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/6$552

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara 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 octubre 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Lihue that are best for you.

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Santa Barbara

Fly to

Lihue

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

mar. 12/2

5:40 am-6:33 pm

2 stops14h 53m

Lihue

mié. 12/10

9:50 pm-4:06 pm

2 stops16h 16m

$476

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

lun. 12/8

7:20 am-10:25 pm

2 stops17h 05m

Lihue

jue. 12/11

11:25 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$478

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

lun. 12/8

5:40 am-8:10 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Lihue

jue. 12/11

9:50 pm-11:59 am

2 stops36h 09m

$486

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

lun. 12/8

6:10 am-3:48 pm

1 stop11h 38m

Lihue

jue. 12/11

10:44 pm-9:32 am

1 stop8h 48m

$487

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

jue. 11/6

7:23 am-11:08 am

2 stops29h 45m

Lihue

mar. 11/11

11:25 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop17h 31m

$488

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

jue. 11/6

6:05 am-1:13 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Lihue

mié. 11/12

2:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$492

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

vie. 2/6

6:00 am-12:54 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Lihue

vie. 2/13

11:59 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$504

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

jue. 11/6

7:23 am-11:08 am

2 stops29h 45m

Lihue

mié. 11/12

9:00 pm-7:52 pm

2 stops20h 52m

$552

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Deals found on 10/4

Compare providers for flights from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Lihue in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Santa Barbara-Lihue flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Lihue flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Lihue flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-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 Santa Barbara-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 Santa Barbara to Lihue

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Lihue

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Lihue?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Lihue (average of $150). Flying from Santa Barbara to Lihue in June is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 SBA to LIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara 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 octubre 7, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Santa Barbara to Lihue is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to Lihue?

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 octubre 7, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Barbara to Lihue, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,957 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,957 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,957 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to Lihue?

    Delta, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to Lihue in just under 11h 38m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 27m. The distance from Santa Barbara to Lihue is about 2534 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Santa Barbara to Lihue round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Santa Barbara to Lihue round-trip from $492. United Airlines is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Lihue that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Lihue?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Lihue?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to Lihue?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Lihue (average of $150). Flying from Santa Barbara to Lihue in June is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Lihue

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara 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 octubre 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$492Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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