Flying from Lihue Airport (LIH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
San Francisco's timezone is UTC-8, making San Francisco two hours ahead of Lihue.
Each week, there are 18 Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, select the 12:05 Alaska Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:50 with United Airlines.
To ensure you get on your LIH to SFO flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into San Francisco (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a cinch with United. This popular airline offers direct flights from Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with United on this route.
United tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for LIH to SFO flights, with 82.19% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LIH and SFO:
Los Angeles International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
Maui Kahului Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lihue Airport (LIH) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Rs42,466 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. A return flight starts from Rs83,959. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Book one month before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LIH to SFO.
The cheapest month for flights from Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LIH to SFO.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Lihue Airport (LIH)
LIH's address is 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.
86% of flights departing from Lihue Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of LIH.
Central Lihue to Lihue Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to LIH:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you're coming in on a late Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near SFO:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from San Francisco International Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The quietest month for a flight from Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit San Francisco based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 24ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from LIH to SFO sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of San Francisco. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
If you want to check out another corner of the United States, head for Fresno, about 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are the start of reasons to visit.
