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)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SFO if you're on a late Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and see more of San Francisco and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
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.