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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to Lihue (HNL-LIH)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Honolulu to Lihue that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Honolulu to Lihue

lun., 1 sep. - mar., 2 sep.
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:30 - 22:11HNL-LIH
0h 41mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:55 - 20:31LIH-HNL
0h 36mdirect
$183Alaska Airlines
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mié., 8 oct. - mié., 15 oct.
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:50 - 17:30HNL-LIH
0h 40mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:01 - 06:39LIH-HNL
0h 38mdirect
$184Alaska Airlines
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mié., 27 ago. - dom., 31 ago.
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
21:30 - 22:11HNL-LIH
0h 41mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:36LIH-HNL
0h 36mdirect
$189Hawaiian Airlines
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mar., 1 jul. - jue., 3 jul.
Southwest Logo
08:05 - 14:05HNL-LIH
6h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
06:15 - 07:00LIH-HNL
0h 45mdirect
$190Southwest
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mié., 8 oct. - mié., 15 oct.
Southwest Logo
13:45 - 14:35HNL-LIH
0h 50mdirect
Southwest Logo
13:45 - 16:35LIH-HNL
2h 50m1 stop
$192Southwest
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sáb., 9 ago. - dom., 10 ago.
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
21:30 - 22:12HNL-LIH
0h 42mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:39LIH-HNL
0h 39mdirect
$229Hawaiian Airlines
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mié., 13 ago. - sáb., 16 ago.
United Airlines Logo
23:00 - 11:58HNL-LIH
12h 58m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
23:10 - 13:59LIH-HNL
14h 49m1 stop
$1,891United Airlines
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sáb., 9 ago. - dom., 10 ago.
United Airlines Logo
23:00 - 11:58HNL-LIH
12h 58m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
23:10 - 13:59LIH-HNL
14h 49m1 stop
$1,948United Airlines
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jue., 10 jul. - mié., 23 jul.
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07:00 - 19:38HNL-LIH
12h 38m1 stop
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17:30 - 18:08LIH-HNL
0h 38mdirect
$4,292
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jue., 10 jul. - mié., 23 jul.
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07:00 - 19:38HNL-LIH
12h 38m1 stop
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12:48 - 15:22LIH-HNL
2h 34m1 stop
$4,704
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Honolulu to Lihue flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Honolulu to Lihue to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to Lihue?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to Lihue, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Honolulu to Lihue is May, where tickets cost $232 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $259 and $244 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Honolulu to Lihue?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to Lihue, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Honolulu to Lihue, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$75
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from Honolulu to Lihue

When to book flights from Honolulu to Lihue

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Honolulu to Lihue based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Honolulu to Lihue: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Honolulu to Lihue 
JánosFlew with Alaska AirlinesHNL-LIHApr 2025
Self check in is not indicated well if you approach Terminal 1 from Terminal 2 Parking. Go to the other side of the checkin counters.
MichaelFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesHNL-LIHMay 2025
Budget extra time if you're flying Hawaiian Air to get from the main terminal to the remote Hawaiian Air terminal.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesHNL-LIHJuly 2024
Check in early, give yourself a bit of time, and enjoy the flight. Lihue has a super small airport, so not much going on there.
AntonellaFlew with SouthwestHNL-LIHApr 2024
Bring your own charging bank for your phone. Bring your own food/drink if you think you may get hungry/thirsty during the flight.

FAQs for booking flights from Honolulu to Lihue

  • Is it possible to find direct flights from Honolulu to Lihue?

    Because of the relatively short distance between the two locations, you will find that most of the flights between Honolulu and Lihue, if not all, are direct and do not require travelers to have a layover. Flights for this route are oftentimes serviced by Hawaiian Airlines, as this is the primary airline in the region.

  • What transportation options are there for going from Lihue Airport to the city center?

    Once you arrive at Lihue Airport, the easiest way to travel to the city center is typically by car. If there is no additional traffic at the time, you can expect the trip to take you approximately 5 to 10min depending on your exact final destination. There is usually a line of taxis waiting outside of the Arrivals terminal of the airport for travelers in need.

  • How can I travel from downtown Honolulu to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport?

    If you need to go from downtown Honolulu to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, one way to do so is by driving, which will usually take you between 10 and 15min on average. You can also use public transportation, such as local bus lines 40 and 42. Taking the bus will bring you to the airport in approximately 25min.

  • Can I rent a car directly from Lihue Airport?

    You can rent a car from Lihue Airport by going to the booths that are located directly across from the Arrivals terminal baggage claim area. At these booths, you will find branches for a few different companies, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, and Dollar. Most of these companies keep their fleets directly at the airport, so you will be able to reach your rental car by walking.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Honolulu to Lihue?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Honolulu to Lihue was $49 for a one-way ticket and $119 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Honolulu to Lihue?

    When flying out of Honolulu you will be using Honolulu. You will be landing at Lihue, also known as Lihue.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Honolulu to Lihue?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Honolulu to Lihue flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Honolulu to Lihue?

    The Boeing 717-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Honolulu to Lihue flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Honolulu to Lihue?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Honolulu and Lihue, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Honolulu to Lihue?

    There are direct flights from Honolulu to Lihue on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Honolulu to Lihue, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Honolulu to Lihue are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $230 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $229 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Honolulu to Lihue?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Honolulu to Lihue.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Honolulu to Lihue?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lihue from Honolulu is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Honolulu to Lihue?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Lihue with an airline and back to Honolulu with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Honolulu to Lihue?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Lihue from Honolulu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Honolulu to Lihue

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $411 or less one-way and $231 or less round-trip.
  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is known for being the primary hub for a few different airlines, including Asia Pacific Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Mokulele Airlines, and Transair. Because of this, you will find that there are many airlines serviced by this company that depart from this airport.
  • If you’re feeling hungry after your flight has landed at Lihue Airport (LIH), there are a few different dining options for you to choose from. Both the Ai Ono Cafe and Mea Inu Bar & Grill sell hot meals, while the HMS Host Food Kiosk and Starbucks are convenient for to-go options.
  • Travelers that have a bit of extra time before their flight is scheduled to depart from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport can always relax in one of the lounges that have locations here. The Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club Lounge can be found in Terminal 1, while the American Airlines Admirals Club is in Terminal 2.
  • Those that have limited mobility can benefit from a few services and facilities at Lihue Airport, such as assistance from airline employees upon request, as well as curbside loading that is wheelchair accessible.
  • To get some work done before you begin boarding your flight, head to the Flight Deck Business Center in Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Here, you will find a selection of different amenities, such as computer stations, free Wi-Fi, fax and copy services, and even postal services.

Prefer to fly direct from Honolulu to Lihue?

Find which airlines fly direct from Honolulu Airport to Lihue Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Honolulu to Lihue

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

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Direct returns

Lihue to Honolulu

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +8 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +9 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Honolulu to Lihue

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Honolulu to Lihue. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Honolulu to Lihue? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Terrible check in experience, and they ended up losing our bag.

2.0 MediocreEmilie, June 2025KOA - OGG
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Terrible check in experience, and they ended up losing our bag.

they didn't fix a plane and we were delayed travelling an extra 12 hours.

This flight was how a flight should be. The flight from Hawaii to Seattle was terrible

Horrible! Cancelled our flight after almost 3hr delay. 5 1/2hrs of our day wasted in an airport, only to have to figure out what hotel we need to stay in, transportation and contacting our jobs so they know we will miss work. Rebooked us for a next day flight and didn’t keep our premium seating from our original flight. The worse!!!

Our big luggage never made it to Boston. Very crucial to get it ASAP as heart medication is in there.

Wish I got An email stating that I needed to check in at hawaiian even if I made my ticket thru alaska. I had to walk to terminal A from Terminal B.

Long delay before boarding. By the time I was informed of the delay I was already at the gate.

One of the worst check-in experiences ever. Apparently, we were overweight and had to completely repack. They tried to charge us an extra $35 per bag on top of the standard checked baggage fee we had already paid in advance. Surprisingly, we managed to fit everything into our carry-ons and stayed under their precious 50-pound limit. (By the way, 23 kg is actually 50.7 lbs, so we couldn’t even go slightly over 50 according to the very unfriendly agent.)

Tight legroom. The breakfast was provided, which was a plus, and okay the taste.

Awful. We got the last seats and they don't recline. We've been on this horrible journey since 6am and won't get to our destination almost a full day later. Oh and no food, either. Never again.

Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

I DID NOT GO TO HAWAII ON HAWAIIAN AIRLINES. YOU DID NOT INFORM ME THAT BY CHOOSING BASIC ECONOMY, I MIGHT BE REQUIRED TO FLY STANDBY. I AM ELDERLY AS WAS MY COMPANION WHO IS ALSO SEVERELY DISABLED AND THERE WOULD BE NO WAY WE COULD TRAVEL ON STANDBY. THEY TOLD ME THAT ALL OF THE BASIC ECONOMY SEATS HAD BEEN SELECTED BY OTHER PASSENGERS AND WE HAD TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL $942 TO GET A SECURED SEAT ON THE PLAN AND, IN SPITE OF THE ADDITIONAL COST, WE WERE NOT ALLOW US TO AMEND OUR TRAVEL PLANS TO EXTEND OUR VACATION. ULTIMATELY, THE FLIGHT WAS DELAYED. WE WERE OFFERED A REFUND IF WE CANCELED OUR TRIP ALTOGETHER WHICH WE DID. IT IS YOUR DUTY TO INFORM YOUR CUSTOMERS OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS THEY MAY FACE, AND YOU DID NOT DO SO. I WILL NOT UTILIZE YOUR SERVICES EVER AGAIN.

Because the airport is under construction and because Hawaiian air just changed terminals we missed boarding out flight by 5 minutes. That cost me a night in an airport hotel and several hours of rebooking to make it to my destination. Costumers need to know that airport construction is a problem and they need to add an hour to deal with the air train delays from Federal Circle.

Bar code for checking luggage and boarding pass didn't work. Had to stand in long customer service line. Passengers at Oahu should be aware the Terminal for Hawaiian Air requires travel by shuttle. Budget an extra 20-30 minutes to get from the main terminal to the remote terminal.

Really enjoyed their food treats, staff was friendly and they kept our seats together, check in was excellent, boarding passes uploaded to my wallet! I would definitely recommend Hawaiian airlines to friends and family! 🌺

Great service, fast internet, got a lot of work done during the flight.

Checking baggage at Honolulu was a real mess. No signs directing where to go.

Love that as soon as you get on you are seeing and hearing Hawaii. Was glad to hear that they are stressing safety over the pressure to arrive on time.

All in All a great experience. Cost of luggage sucks … first time I ever had to pay for luggage. Otherwise the check in counter was awesome, the gate clerks were great and the Stewards & Esses were the best.

Love Hawaiian you can’t go wrong, still provides you good drinks and little snack at the end

Liked the staff ! Seats a little uncomfortable for a 9 hour flight. Wife ‘s monitor at her seat didn’t work. Food was disappointing. Snacks were good . Choices of movies and music could have been better.

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