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Lihue.$287 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 19, returning Tue, Aug 26.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from San Jose International on Tue, Aug 19, arriving in Lihue.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from Lihue on Tue, Aug 26, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $287, select.
Lihue.$289 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 14, returning Tue, Oct 21.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from San Jose International on Tue, Oct 14, arriving in Lihue.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from Lihue on Tue, Oct 21, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $289, select.
Lihue.$292 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 25, returning Thu, Oct 2.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from San Jose International on Thu, Sep 25, arriving in Lihue.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from Lihue on Thu, Oct 2, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $292, select.
Lihue.$327 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 31, returning Thu, Sep 4.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from San Jose International on Sun, Aug 31, arriving in Lihue.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Lihue on Thu, Sep 4, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $327, select.
Lihue.$337 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 31, returning Thu, Sep 4.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from San Jose International on Sun, Aug 31, arriving in Lihue.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from Lihue on Thu, Sep 4, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $337, select.
Lihue.$383 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 4, returning Tue, Dec 9.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from San Jose International on Thu, Dec 4, arriving in Lihue.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Lihue on Tue, Dec 9, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $383, select.
Lihue.$412 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 12, returning Fri, Sep 19.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from San Jose International on Fri, Sep 12, arriving in Lihue.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Lihue on Fri, Sep 19, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $412, select.
Lihue.$467 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 24, returning Tue, Jul 1.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from San Jose International on Tue, Jun 24, arriving in Lihue.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Lihue on Tue, Jul 1, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $467, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose to Lihue flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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San Jose to Lihue: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$287
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time5 hrs, 46 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from San Jose to Lihue: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from San Jose to Lihue is $287. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 46 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose to Lihue.
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines fly direct from San Jose to Lihue.
There are 10 flights per week flying from San Jose to Lihue, as of June 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Lihue is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Lihue Airport on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 46 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lihue but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lihue is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Lihue is Alaska Airlines.

Flying from San Jose to Lihue Airport (LIH): what you need to know

  • All exciting adventures take off from San Jose's main airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Explore your options for booking a flight from San Jose to Lihue Airport (LIH) leaving from this terminal.

  • Approximately 5 hours 42 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from San Jose to Lihue Airport.

  • The timezone in United States is UTC-10, which is 3 hours behind San Jose. Lihue Airport is located in United States.

  • With 3 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Lihue Airport (LIH) is the busiest route. Alaska Airlines operates the earliest flight at 07:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from SJC to LIH is with Alaska Airlines at 07:35.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from San Jose to LIH.

  • Peak months like August or vacation times such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Traveling then? Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.

Airports in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from San Jose to Lihue Airport (LIH) leave from this terminal.

  • You'll find a direct flight from San Jose to Lihue Airport with Alaska Airlines. This top airline operates services from SJC.

  • SJC is roughly 6 kilometers from central San Jose. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveler tool will show you the best route and available public transport options.

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About Lihue Airport (LIH)

Getting from Lihue Airport (LIH) to central United States

  • Lihue Airport is approximately 4988 kilometers from central United States. How long it'll take to get there in a cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Lihue Airport (LIH)

  • For a one-way ticket from San Jose to Lihue Airport, $232 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just $287. These are the lowest fares right now and may differ depending on availability.

  • Book 8 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from San Jose to LIH.

  • To snag the best deal on your tickets from San Jose to Lihue Airport, schedule your trip for May (it has the cheapest flights). Got flexible travel dates? Use the 'Whole month' function to find the most affordable day to fly.

  • Snapping up a cheap ticket from San Jose to LIH is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price drops.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Jose to Lihue Airport.

The best time to fly from San Jose to Lihue Airport (LIH)

  • It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from San Jose to Lihue Airport. July is the busiest month for a trip to United States. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in May.

  • The warmest month in United States is July, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from San Jose to LIH in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • December sees average temperatures of between -18ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap flights from San Jose to Lihue Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

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