Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Lihue Airport (LIH): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Portland Airport to Lihue Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 10 minutes.
Lihue's timezone is UTC-10, making Lihue two hours behind Portland.
You can choose from six weekly Portland Airport to Lihue Airport flights. The 07:07 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest flight available. Alaska Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 08:08.
To ensure you get on your PDX to LIH flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Lihue (and then seeing more of the United States!) is easy with Alaska Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Portland Airport to Lihue Airport.
Alaska Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PDX to LIH flights. An impressive 96.43% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Portland Airport to Lihue Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between PDX and LIH:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Lihue Airport (LIH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Portland Airport to Lihue Airport flight is $271. A round-trip fare is currently $540. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from PDX to LIH, reserve your journey three months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Portland Airport to Lihue Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PDX to LIH.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Portland Airport to Lihue Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PDX arrive on schedule 83% of the time.
Portland Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near PDX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Portland Airport to Lihue Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Lihue Airport (LIH)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LIH if you have a late Portland Airport to Lihue Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Lihue Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and discover more of Lihue and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Lihue Airport about two weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Lihue Airport (LIH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Lihue Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Lihue in March.
Lock in your flight from Portland Airport to Lihue Airport for September if you want to go to Lihue during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to LIH in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC and 24ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Lihue, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 4,827 kilometres west to Honolulu to check off its popular sights. From Pacific Ocean to Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.