Travelling from Lihue Airport (LIH) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LIH to OAK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Hawaiian Airlines has direct flights from Lihue Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Oakland — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Hawaiian Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating LIH to OAK flights. A dependable 93.33% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lihue Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between LIH and OAK include:
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Lihue Airport (LIH) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
At the moment, 85 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lihue Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 252 €. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from LIH to OAK. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Lihue Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Lihue Airport (LIH)
The address for LIH is 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.
Lihue Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from LIH land at their destination as scheduled 88.39% of the time.
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
If you're arriving on a late Lihue Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near OAK:
Pick up a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car and discover Oakland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are top providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
The street address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.
From Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Oakland is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lihue Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Oakland in May.
Lock in your flight from Lihue Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport for September if you want to visit Oakland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LIH to OAK sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Oakland has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. About 64 kilometres south-east of Oakland, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 13 kilometres west of Oakland, San Francisco is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
