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$167+ Cheap flights from Lihue to San Francisco (LIH - SFO)

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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LIH — SFO
Mar 23 — Mar 301
Sun 3/23
Sun 3/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lihue to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lihue (LIH) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$305
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$167
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$530

Good round-trip deal

$530 or less

Good one-way deal

$288 or less
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Cheapest flights from Lihue to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lihue to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/19:32 pmLIH - SFO
1 stop11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/56:19 amSFO - LIH
1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/110:00 pmLIH - SFO
2 stops15h 17mDelta
Mon 5/59:10 amSFO - LIH
1 stop12h 34mDelta
Deal found 3/17$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/277:55 amLIH - SFO
2 stops11h 35mSouthwest
Wed 4/25:40 amSFO - LIH
2 stops12h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/17$428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2711:25 pmLIH - SFO
Nonstop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/28:40 amSFO - LIH
Nonstop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$429
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/197:40 amLIH - SFO
1 stop9h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 3/258:55 amSFO - LIH
1 stop7h 43mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/17$433
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 3/198:46 amLIH - SFO
1 stop6h 49mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/252:16 pmSFO - LIH
1 stop26h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$461

Find flights from Lihue to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Lihue to San Francisco 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 18, 2025.

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Lihue

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Thu 5/1

9:32 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop11h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

6:19 am-12:32 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$305

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Thu 5/1

10:00 pm-4:17 pm

2 stops15h 17m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

9:10 am-6:44 pm

1 stop12h 34m

$345

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Thu 5/1

12:48 pm-12:07 am

1 stop8h 19m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

8:55 am-11:47 am

Nonstop5h 52m

$348

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Sun 4/6

2:34 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop28h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

7:50 pm-9:36 am

1 stop16h 46m

$546

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Thu 4/17

8:15 am-11:25 pm

2 stops12h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

5:40 am-4:00 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$559

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Mon 6/16

2:15 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$167

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Sun 5/4

9:32 pm-10:22 am

1 stop9h 50m

$177

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Sun 5/11

10:00 am-12:50 am

2 stops11h 50m

$204

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Mon 6/30

2:15 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$209

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Mon 4/14

8:15 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop13h 36m

$212

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Compare providers for flights from Lihue to San Francisco

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 Lihue to San Francisco in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Lihue-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lihue-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lihue-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lihue-San Francisco 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 Lihue-San Francisco 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 Lihue to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Lihue with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Lihue to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Lihue to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lihue to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lihue to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Lihue to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 LIH to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Lihue to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Lihue to San Francisco in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 69% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Lihue to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Lihue to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 18, 2025.

The most flights from LIH to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated March 18, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Lihue to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,753 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,908 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,324 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,541 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,281 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lihue to San Francisco. 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 Lihue to San Francisco?

    You will need to book a flight from Lihue to San Francisco if you want to fly from Lihue to San Francisco. At least 3 different airlines have flights from Lihue (LIH) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to San Francisco from the Lihue airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from LIH to SFO to be around 5h 11m.

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

    This flight path from Lihue to San Francisco was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lihue to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Lihue to San Francisco round-trip from $305. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $345, and United Airlines, from $348. American Airlines is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $167 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $177 and Southwest from $204 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Lihue to San Francisco?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Lihue to San Francisco on time: Lufthansa (96%), Avianca (93%), United Airlines (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Lihue to San Francisco?

    On average you can expect to pay $519 for a flight from Lihue to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $217 while the most popular route, (Lihue - San Francisco) is currently priced at $310.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lihue to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Lihue to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lihue to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lihue to San Francisco 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 Lihue to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lihue to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Lihue to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 3 airlines flying from Lihue to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Lihue to San Francisco. 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$183Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$204Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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