Traveling from Lihue Airport (LIH) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 21 hours ahead of Lihue.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LIH to SYD flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lihue Airport to Sydney Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LIH and SYD include:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lihue Airport (LIH) to Sydney Airport (SYD)
Currently, $590 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lihue Airport to Sydney Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,023. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LIH to SYD, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Lihue Airport to Sydney Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LIH to SYD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lihue Airport to Sydney Airport.
Handy information about Lihue Airport (LIH)
LIH is located at 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.
86% of flights departing from Lihue Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from LIH.
To reach Lihue Airport from central Lihue, it'll take around 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 3 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip when using public transport will take about 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LIH? If you're catching an early flight from Lihue Airport to Sydney Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lihue Airport to Sydney Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sydney Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive to explore Sydney and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sydney Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sydney Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney Airport to central Sydney has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometers away.
It typically takes 15 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lihue Airport to Sydney Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Sydney in March.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Lihue Airport to Sydney Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from LIH to SYD in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Sydney, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Journey around 241 kilometers south-west to Canberra to tick off its top attractions. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Newcastle is another standout destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometers north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without a visit to Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.