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$152+ 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LIH — SFO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$273
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$152
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$541

Good round-trip deal

$324 or less

Good one-way deal

$249 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 February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/249:32 pmLIH - SFO
1 stop18h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/286:31 amSFO - LIH
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 3/42:35 pmLIH - SFO
Nonstop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/126:00 amSFO - LIH
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$288
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/66:47 amLIH - SFO
1 stop15h 12mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/126:46 pmSFO - LIH
1 stop19h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/310:00 pmLIH - SFO
1 stop30h 24mDelta
Sun 4/206:05 amSFO - LIH
1 stop15h 39mDelta
Deal found 2/20$475
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/207:55 amLIH - SFO
2 stops11h 25mSouthwest
Thu 3/276:30 amSFO - LIH
2 stops14h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$501

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 February 20, 2025.

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Lihue

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Thu 4/24

9:32 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop18h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

6:31 am-12:42 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$273

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Tue 3/4

2:35 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

6:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop8h 44m

$288

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Thu 3/6

6:47 am-11:59 pm

1 stop15h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

6:46 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 39m

$314

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Thu 4/3

10:00 pm-7:24 am

1 stop30h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

6:05 am-6:44 pm

1 stop15h 39m

$475

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Thu 3/20

7:55 am-10:20 pm

2 stops11h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 3/27

6:30 am-5:55 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$501

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Tue 5/20

9:45 pm-11:44 am

1 stop10h 59m

$152

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Mon 4/28

3:20 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$166

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Mon 4/14

9:32 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop18h 21m

$195

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Wed 7/9

12:05 pm-8:06 pm

Nonstop5h 01m

$197

LihueSan Francisco

LIH - SFO

LIHSFO

Lihue

Sun 6/1

10:58 pm-7:11 am

Nonstop5h 13m

$236

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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

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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 $403). 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 February 20, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Lihue to San Francisco in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 67% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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 February 20, 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
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 are 2 flights 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 $273. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $288, and Alaska Airlines, from $314. American Airlines is currently priced 40% 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 $152 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $166 and American Airlines from $195 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 (97%), Avianca (97%), United Airlines (93%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $950 for a flight from Lihue to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $180 while the most popular route, (Lihue - San Francisco) is currently priced at $288.

  • 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 $403). 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$183Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$242Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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