Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lihue Airport (LIH): what you need to know
Around 6 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Lihue Airport.
Lihue's timezone is UTC-10, making Lihue two hours behind Los Angeles.
There are 31 Los Angeles International Airport to Lihue Airport flights every week.
Your LAX to LIH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
There's a good range of direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Lihue Airport to pick from. When organising your Lihue journey, these carriers can fly you nonstop to this exciting corner of the United States:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
With a dependable 96.67% of services arriving as planned, Hawaiian Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating LAX to LIH flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Lihue Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between LAX and LIH include:
San Francisco International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
Maui Kahului Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lihue Airport (LIH)
Currently, 143 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Lihue Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 264 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from LAX to LIH, book your journey four months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Lihue Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LAX to LIH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Lihue Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is located at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LAX touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Lihue Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to LAX:
Arriving at Lihue Airport (LIH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Lihue Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near LIH instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Lihue Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and see more of Lihue and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Lihue Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Lihue Airport (LIH) to central Lihue
LIH is located at 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.
From Lihue Airport, Lihue is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Lihue Airport (LIH)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Lihue Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Lihue based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Lihue Airport for September if you'd like to explore Lihue during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LAX to LIH in February. Temperatures average between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Lihue is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 4,827 kilometres west of Lihue, a trip to Honolulu will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.