Travelling from Seattle to Lihue Airport (LIH): What you need to know
Seattle's main airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Check out your options for departing from this base when searching for flights from Seattle to Lihue Airport (LIH).
Hop on a direct Seattle to Lihue Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 6 hours 25 minutes.
Lihue Airport is located in Lihue. The city follows the UTC-10 timezone and is two hours behind Seattle.
The most popular route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Lihue Airport (LIH), with 21 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from SEA to LIH is the 8:10am Alaska Airlines option. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 6:45pm with Alaska Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Seattle to LIH. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise move.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Seattle to Lihue Airport (LIH) can be booked from this terminal.
When departing from SEA, you can catch a direct flight from Seattle to Lihue Airport with Alaska Airlines.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with Alaska Airlines between SEA and LIH.
Alaska Airlines leads the way in punctuality. An impressive 84.03% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
SEA is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Lihue Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that take off from SEA arrive at their destination on time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
You can get to PAE from the centre of Seattle in approximately 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Seattle Paine Field International Airport the day before your Seattle to LIH flight:
Seattle Paine Field International Airport has a track record for punctuality. 80% of flights out of here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Lihue Airport (LIH)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Lihue Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near LIH and turn in quicker:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Lihue Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and see more of Lihue and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Seattle to Lihue Airport flight.
The street address for LIH is 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.
Getting from Lihue Airport (LIH) to central Lihue
Lihue Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Lihue. It takes around 5 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Lihue Airport (LIH)
At the moment, $168 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Lihue Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $443. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Seattle to LIH, book your plane ticket two months ahead of your planned departure.
July is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Seattle to Lihue Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Lihue Airport (LIH)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Lihue Airport (LIH). March is the most popular month to visit Lihue. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in September.
The warmest month in Lihue is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Seattle to LIH plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Lihue Airport in February when temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Lihue
Start your Lihue trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Seattle to Lihue Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your Lihue trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that should be on your list 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 discovered once you've seen the sights of Lihue. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, its top attractions include Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.
