Travelling from Vancouver to Lihue Airport (LIH): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Vancouver to Lihue Airport (LIH), there's a good selection of airports you can start your trip from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's major terminals.
Book a direct Vancouver to Lihue Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 6 hours 30 minutes.
Lihue Airport is located in Lihue. The city runs on the UTC-10 timezone and is three hours behind Vancouver.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Vancouver to LIH. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Lihue Airport (LIH) take off from this terminal.
When departing from YVR, you can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Lihue Airport with WestJet.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with WestJet from YVR to LIH.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is WestJet.
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to Lihue Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Vancouver International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on time at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to LIH flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Vancouver to Lihue Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of YXX is 67.97%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Lihue Airport (LIH)
Consider booking a hotel near LIH if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to Lihue Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Lihue Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz to explore Lihue and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Lihue Airport flight.
The street address for LIH is 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Lihue Airport (LIH)
Rs32,870 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Lihue Airport. Return flights start at Rs54,535. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Vancouver to LIH.
Plan your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Vancouver to Lihue Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Lihue Airport (LIH)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Lihue Airport (LIH). July is when most people visit Lihue. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in May.
The warmest month in Lihue is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Vancouver to LIH flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Lihue Airport in February when temperatures are between 18ºC and 24ºC.
More about Lihue
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Lihue Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lihue:
Your Lihue trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Leading attractions that should be on your list include Kauai Beach, Vintage Biplane Tour of Kauai and Kalapaki Beach.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Lihue, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel about 177 kilometres south-east to Honolulu to tick off its leading sights. From Pacific Ocean to Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another side of the United States, head for Pearl City, about 153 kilometres south-east of Lihue. USS Utah Memorial, Mānana Ridge Trail and Sunset Memorial Park are highlights.
