Traveling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Lihue Airport (LIH): what you need to know
The timezone in Lihue is UTC-10, which is five hours behind Durham.
To ensure you catch your RDU to LIH flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lihue Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between RDU and LIH:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near RDU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lihue Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Lihue Airport (LIH)
Book a hotel close to LIH if you're taking a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lihue Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Lihue Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz to explore Lihue and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Lihue Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Lihue Airport (LIH) to central Lihue
The address for LIH is 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.
Lihue Airport is approximately 3 kilometers from central Lihue. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
It'll take around 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Lihue Airport (LIH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lihue Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Lihue. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Lihue Airport for September if you'd like to visit Lihue during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to LIH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
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