Flying from Los Angeles to Lihue Airport (LIH): What you need to know
Los Angeles's main airport is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Check out your options for departing from this terminal when booking flights from Los Angeles to Lihue Airport (LIH).
6 hours 5 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Los Angeles to Lihue Airport flight.
Lihue Airport is located in Lihue. The city operates on the UTC-10 timezone and is two hours behind Los Angeles.
With 28 direct flights a week between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lihue Airport (LIH) is the busiest route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:20am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from LAX to LIH is with United Airlines at 5:15pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Los Angeles to LIH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
With more travellers during busy periods like December, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Go straight to your destination from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Lihue Airport (LIH) are available from here.
Direct flights from Los Angeles to Lihue Airport are operated by a good range of airlines at LAX. Take off with any of these trusted names:
The top choice among passengers flying between LAX and LIH is United.
With a dependable 98.61% of services arriving as scheduled, United is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Lihue Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
81% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of LAX.
LAX is located at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Los Angeles to LIH flight? Kick back in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
About Lihue Airport (LIH)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Lihue Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LIH:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Lihue Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz to explore Lihue and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Lihue Airport flight.
You'll find LIH at 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.
Getting from Lihue Airport (LIH) to central Lihue
From Lihue Airport, central Lihue is around 3 kilometres away. It takes about 5 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Lihue Airport (LIH)
At the moment, ج.م. 7,148 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Lihue Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 14,295. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Los Angeles to LIH by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for landing a bargain.
September is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Los Angeles to Lihue Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Los Angeles to LIH.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Lihue Airport (LIH)
September is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Lihue Airport (LIH), while March is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Lihue based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Los Angeles to LIH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Lihue, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Lihue Airport in February when temperatures are between 18ºC and 24ºC.
More about Lihue
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Lihue right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Lihue Airport:
Your Lihue trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights worth exploring include Kauai Beach, Vintage Biplane Tour of Kauai and Kalapaki Beach.
Explore more of the United States
Honolulu is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Lihue. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.
