Flying from Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) to Lihue Airport (LIH): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Maui Kahului Airport to Lihue Airport.
Kahului and Lihue share the same timezone, UTC-10.
Each week, there are 22 Maui Kahului Airport to Lihue Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your OGG to LIH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Maui Kahului Airport to Lihue Airport, so jetting off to Lihue (and then visiting more of the United States!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Alaska Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers OGG to LIH flights. A reliable 95.83% of its services on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Maui Kahului Airport to Lihue Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between OGG and LIH:
San Francisco International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
Kona Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) to Lihue Airport (LIH)
56 € is the best price for a one-way Maui Kahului Airport to Lihue Airport flight. A return flight starts from 120 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
Book four months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from OGG to LIH.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Maui Kahului Airport to Lihue Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Maui Kahului Airport (OGG)
Maui Kahului Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from OGG arrive on schedule 83% of the time.
To get to Maui Kahului Airport from central Kahului, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Maui Kahului Airport to Lihue Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near OGG:
Arriving at Lihue Airport (LIH)
Consider booking a hotel close to LIH if you have a late Maui Kahului Airport to Lihue Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Lihue Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lihue and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Lihue Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Lihue Airport (LIH) to central Lihue
You'll find LIH at 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.
Lihue Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Lihue. The drive time takes about 5 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Lihue Airport (LIH)
The quietest month for a flight from Maui Kahului Airport to Lihue Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Lihue based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Maui Kahului Airport to Lihue Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Lihue, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OGG to LIH in February. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Honolulu is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Lihue. Around 4,827 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.