Cheap Flights from Lihue to San Francisco

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lihue to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from Lihue to San Francisco International

Lihue to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Lihue to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

Lihue to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$596
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time5 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week44

Finding cheap flights from Lihue to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Lihue to San Francisco International is $596. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Lihue to San Francisco International.
United, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways fly direct from Lihue to San Francisco International.
As of April 2025, there are 44 flights per week flying from Lihue to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Lihue to San Francisco International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday, 30 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Southwest Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to San Francisco International.

Flying from Lihue Airport (LIH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 15 minutes.

  • Take your pick of 17 weekly Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. The 12:45 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:50.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your LIH to SFO flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Flying into San Francisco (and then discovering more of United States!) is a breeze with United Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

  • The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is United Airlines.

  • With a reliable 95.18% of services arriving as planned, United Airlines has the best on-time performance for LIH to SFO flights.

  • If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LIH and SFO:

    • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

    • Kahului Airport

    • Los Angeles International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lihue Airport (LIH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Right now, $198 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $596. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • Score cheap tickets from LIH to SFO by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from LIH to SFO.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport.

Handy information about Lihue Airport (LIH)

  • The address for LIH is 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.

  • 88.39% of flights leaving Lihue Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from LIH.

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport to the centre of San Francisco has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to San Francisco. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.

  • Lock in your flight from Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport for September if you want to visit San Francisco during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LIH to SFO around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • San Jose is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.

  • If you're eager to discover another major destination in United States, head for Fresno, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden are key highlights.

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