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$390+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — LIH
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$390
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$673
From Santa Barbara to Lihue
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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 August 14, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/167:30 amSBA - LIH
2 stops13h 30mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/254:16 pmLIH - SBA
2 stops24h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/14$390
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/265:50 amSBA - LIH
2 stops16h 15mDelta
Fri 10/319:40 pmLIH - SBA
2 stops21h 04mDelta
Deal found 8/14$500
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/265:50 amSBA - LIH
2 stops16h 15mDelta
Sun 11/210:40 pmLIH - SBA
2 stops15h 31mDelta
Deal found 8/14$505
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/44:00 pmSBA - LIH
1 stop22h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/811:10 pmLIH - SBA
1 stop15h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$530
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/45:50 amSBA - LIH
2 stops14h 28mDelta
Mon 9/89:40 pmLIH - SBA
2 stops15h 27mDelta
Deal found 8/14$532
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 9/197:39 pmSBA - LIH
1 stop28h 51mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/234:16 pmLIH - SBA
2 stops15h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/14$536
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 9/127:30 amSBA - LIH
2 stops29h 13mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/192:55 pmLIH - SBA
2 stops25h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/14$544
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 10/265:50 amSBA - LIH
2 stops16h 15mDelta
Sat 11/110:40 pmLIH - SBA
2 stops15h 31mDelta
Deal found 8/14$550
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sun 10/195:00 pmSBA - LIH
1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/2410:58 pmLIH - SBA
1 stop12h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/14$554

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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 August 14, 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

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Lihue

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

Tue 9/16

7:30 am-6:00 pm

2 stops13h 30m

Lihue

Thu 9/25

6:59 pm-7:49 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$390

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/26

5:50 am-7:05 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Lihue

Fri 10/31

9:40 pm-9:44 pm

2 stops21h 04m

$500

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/26

5:50 am-7:05 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Lihue

Sun 11/2

10:40 pm-4:11 pm

2 stops15h 31m

$505

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/4

4:00 pm-11:25 am

1 stop22h 25m

Lihue

Mon 9/8

11:10 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop15h 34m

$530

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

Thu 9/4

5:50 am-5:18 pm

2 stops14h 28m

Lihue

Mon 9/8

9:40 pm-4:07 pm

2 stops15h 27m

$532

Santa BarbaraLihue

SBA - LIH

SBALIH

Santa Barbara

Fri 9/19

7:39 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop28h 51m

Lihue

Tue 9/23

4:16 pm-10:32 am

2 stops15h 16m

$536

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Deals found on 8/13

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 $440). Flying from Santa Barbara 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 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 August 14, 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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

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 August 14, 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
8,916 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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.

  • 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 35% 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 $440). Flying from Santa Barbara 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 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$492Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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