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$139+ Cheap flights from Lihue to San Diego (LIH - SAN)

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LIH — SAN
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Lihue to San Diego are usually found in November or September, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Lihue to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lihue (LIH) to San Diego (SAN). 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 April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(Delta)

One-way from

$139
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$361

Good round-trip deal

$362 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 or less
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Cheapest flights from Lihue to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lihue to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Tue 9/169:26 pmLIH - SAN
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Sat 9/207:00 amSAN - LIH
1 stop15h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/10$317
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 4/248:15 amLIH - SAN
1 stop11h 35mSouthwest
Mon 4/288:00 amSAN - LIH
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/10$328
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Thu 6/1210:54 pmLIH - SAN
Nonstop5h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 6/205:16 pmSAN - LIH
Nonstop6h 16mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/10$368
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Thu 5/13:20 pmLIH - SAN
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/510:53 amSAN - LIH
Nonstop6h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/10$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 4/1010:59 pmLIH - SAN
1 stop10h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/136:15 amSAN - LIH
1 stop8h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$540
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sat 6/77:42 pmLIH - SAN
2 stops11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1411:15 amSAN - LIH
2 stops10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$2,962

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Lihue to San Diego 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 April 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lihue to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Lihue

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LihueSan Diego

LIH - SAN

LIHSAN

Lihue

Tue 9/16

9:26 pm-9:19 am

1 stop8h 53m

San Diego

Sat 9/20

7:00 am-7:22 pm

1 stop15h 22m

$317

LihueSan Diego

LIH - SAN

LIHSAN

Lihue

Thu 4/24

8:15 am-10:50 pm

1 stop11h 35m

San Diego

Mon 4/28

8:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$328

LihueSan Diego

LIH - SAN

LIHSAN

Lihue

Thu 6/19

12:48 pm-7:18 am

1 stop15h 30m

San Diego

Sun 6/22

5:16 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

$333

LihueSan Diego

LIH - SAN

LIHSAN

Lihue

Thu 6/12

10:54 pm-7:33 am

Nonstop5h 39m

San Diego

Fri 6/20

5:16 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

$368

LihueSan Diego

LIH - SAN

LIHSAN

Lihue

Tue 9/16

12:57 pm-12:17 am

1 stop8h 20m

San Diego

Sat 9/20

1:58 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$556

LihueSan Diego

LIH - SAN

LIHSAN

Lihue

Sat 6/7

7:42 pm-10:27 am

2 stops11h 45m

San Diego

Sat 6/14

11:15 am-6:30 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$2,962

LihueSan Diego

LIH - SAN

LIHSAN

Lihue

Wed 5/7

9:40 pm-8:35 am

1 stop7h 55m

$139

LihueSan Diego

LIH - SAN

LIHSAN

Lihue

Sat 5/10

6:15 am-4:35 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$162

LihueSan Diego

LIH - SAN

LIHSAN

Lihue

Wed 4/30

10:00 pm-10:22 am

1 stop9h 22m

$169

LihueSan Diego

LIH - SAN

LIHSAN

Lihue

Thu 5/1

3:20 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

$199

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Lihue with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Lihue to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Lihue to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Lihue to San Diego. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Lihue to San Diego, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lihue to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Lihue to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Lihue to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Lihue to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 Diego. Reviews last updated April 11, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,910 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,366 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly from Lihue to San Diego, you need to book a flight from Lihue (LIH) to San Diego (SAN). Nonstop flights to San Diego from Lihue take 5h 38m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from Lihue to San Diego offered by 5 different airlines.

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

    The Lihue to San Diego flight path was viewed by 3 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 Diego round-trip?

    Delta, at $317, was found to be the cheapest airline from Lihue to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Alaska Airlines. You may be able to fly from Lihue to San Diego for 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $139 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $162 and $169, respectively.

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

    While on average a flight from Lihue to San Diego is generally $313, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $149. When looking at the most popular route, (Lihue - San Diego), you can expect to pay $317 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lihue to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Lihue to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 5 airlines flying from Lihue to San Diego

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Lihue to San Diego. 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 April 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$196Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$231Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$241Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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