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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Honolulu to Lihue:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 06:45
• Latest: departs at 21:16 and lands at 22:01.

The flight takes about 45m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Honolulu to Lihue.

A direct flight from Honolulu to Lihue takes 45m, covering 263 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Honolulu to Lihue range from $247 to $335, with an average of $285 over the past 12 months. Anything below $247 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $285 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Southwest is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Hawaiian Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Honolulu to Lihue flights are:

• Southwest: 96% on time
• Hawaiian Airlines: 89% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 50% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $53–$107 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 717-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Honolulu to Lihue flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 24%, and Night flights for 4%.

One-way fares from Honolulu to Lihue are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $166.

Lihue Airport (LIH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $116 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Sixt

Flights from Honolulu to Lihue usually depart from Honolulu (HNL) and arrive at Lihue (LIH).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Honolulu to Lihue route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Honolulu to Lihue. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $254 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $311, a difference of $57.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Honolulu and Lihue. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Among airlines operating Honolulu to Lihue flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.