Flying from Sacramento to Lihue Airport (LIH): What you need to know
Your journey comes together at Sacramento's main airport, Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Explore the options for booking a flight from Sacramento to Lihue Airport (LIH) leaving from this base.
Around 5 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Sacramento to Lihue Airport flight.
Lihue is two hours behind Sacramento. Lihue Airport is located in Lihue, which is in the UTC-10 timezone.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Lihue Airport (LIH) is the most popular route, with 6 direct services each week. You can travel from SMF to LIH on Hawaiian Airlines's 7am flight.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sacramento to LIH, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more travellers during busy months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Christmas and local events or festivals.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Go straight to your destination from Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Direct flights from Sacramento to Lihue Airport (LIH) are available from here.
Hawaiian Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Sacramento to Lihue Airport departing from SMF.
Most travellers prefer to book seats with Hawaiian Airlines between SMF and LIH.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier. An impressive 88.71% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento, SMF can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Need a place to stay before your flight from Sacramento to Lihue Airport? Consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG. Get a good night's sleep here before heading to Sacramento International Airport.
Sacramento International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart SMF land on time.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
SCK is about 72 kilometres from central Sacramento. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
The day before your Sacramento to LIH flight, why not spend an extra night away from home? Relax at Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG or Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton, which are close to Stockton Metropolitan Airport.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport has an on-time performance rate of 59%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
SCK is located at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Lihue Airport (LIH)
Book a hotel close to LIH if you're catching a late flight from Sacramento to Lihue Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Sacramento to Lihue Airport flight.
The street address for LIH is 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.
Getting from Lihue Airport (LIH) to central Lihue
Central Lihue is around 3 kilometres from Lihue Airport and takes about 5 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Lihue Airport (LIH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Lihue Airport is $243. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $536. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to LIH. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Sacramento to Lihue Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Lihue Airport (LIH)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Sacramento to Lihue Airport (LIH). July is the busiest month to travel to Lihue. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in December.
Lock in a Sacramento to LIH plane ticket departing in September if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Lihue to range from 23ºC to 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Sacramento to Lihue Airport in February when temperatures are between 18ºC and 24ºC.
More about Lihue
Start your Lihue trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Lihue Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Lihue when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Kauai Beach followed by Kalapaki Beach and Kapaia Swinging Bridge.
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