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$358+ 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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LIH
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Wed 12/24
Wed 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 24, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/115:50 amSBA - LIH
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Thu 12/189:10 pmLIH - SBA
1 stop10h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/22$624
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Mon 12/155:40 amSBA - LIH
2 stops16h 30mDelta
Mon 12/2910:43 pmLIH - SBA
2 stops15h 32mDelta
Deal found 11/24$634
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/97:00 amSBA - LIH
1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/102:15 pmLIH - SBA
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$663
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Mon 12/155:40 amSBA - LIH
2 stops16h 30mDelta
Sun 12/2810:43 pmLIH - SBA
2 stops15h 32mDelta
Deal found 11/24$664
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:54 pmSBA - LIH
1 stop23h 24mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/810:10 pmLIH - SBA
1 stop11h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/22$666
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/95:50 amSBA - LIH
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Wed 12/106:15 amLIH - SBA
2 stops12h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/21$668
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/95:40 amSBA - LIH
2 stops16h 30mDelta
Wed 12/1010:55 pmLIH - SBA
2 stops15h 11mDelta
Deal found 11/21$674
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:45 amSBA - LIH
2 stops16h 09mDelta
Fri 1/96:00 amLIH - SBA
2 stops13h 55mDelta
Deal found 11/22$680
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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.
Wed 12/36:10 amSBA - LIH
1 stop11h 38mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/910:44 pmLIH - SBA
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$688
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 12/37:19 pmSBA - LIH
2 stops19h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/911:25 pmLIH - SBA
1 stop17h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/23$693

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 November 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$358
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$748
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 November 24, 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

2:45 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Lihue

Wed 2/4

9:00 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops14h 53m

$358

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

Mon 1/26

2:45 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Lihue

Thu 1/29

9:00 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops14h 53m

$358

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/28

2:45 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Lihue

Tue 2/3

10:20 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$387

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/28

2:45 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Lihue

Fri 1/30

6:47 am-7:47 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$391

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/21

2:45 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 56m

Lihue

Tue 2/3

7:49 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops16h 04m

$391

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/25

4:59 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops28h 56m

Lihue

Wed 2/4

9:20 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$395

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

Sun 1/25

7:20 am-10:41 pm

2 stops17h 21m

Lihue

Wed 2/4

10:20 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$397

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/28

7:20 am-10:41 pm

2 stops17h 21m

Lihue

Thu 1/29

7:49 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops16h 04m

$402

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

Wed 1/28

7:20 am-10:41 pm

2 stops17h 21m

Lihue

Wed 2/4

9:00 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops14h 53m

$402

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

Tue 1/27

7:20 am-10:41 pm

2 stops17h 21m

Lihue

Thu 1/29

9:00 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops14h 53m

$402

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/23

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Lihue flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lihue from Santa Barbara with our price prediction graph.
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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 $155). 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 November 24, 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 November 24, 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
9,037 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,037 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,037 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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?

    Alaska Airlines can get you from Santa Barbara to Lihue in just under 9h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Santa Barbara to Lihue is about 2534 mi.

  • 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 $533. United Airlines is 30% 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 $155). 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 November 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$533Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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