Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Lihue Airport (LIH): what you need to know
Lihue's timezone is UTC-10, which makes Lihue five hours behind Detroit.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your DTW to LIH flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Lihue Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between DTW and LIH include:
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Detroit Wayne County Airport, 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Detroit Wayne County Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near DTW. Whether you have an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Lihue Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Lihue Airport (LIH)
If you're getting in on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Lihue Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near LIH:
Travel at your own pace with a Lihue Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and venture far and wide through Lihue and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Lihue Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Lihue Airport (LIH) to central Lihue
You'll find LIH at 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.
Lihue Airport to central Lihue has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Lihue Airport (LIH)
The quietest month for a flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Lihue Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Lihue based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Lihue is September, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Lihue Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTW to LIH in February. Average temperatures are between 18ºC and 24ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Honolulu is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Lihue. Around 4,827 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.