Travelling from Lihue Airport (LIH) to Kahului Airport (OGG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Lihue Airport to Kahului Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 50 minutes.
Flights from LIH to OGG start at 08:46 — the first with Hawaiian Airlines. The last service of the day is at 17:10 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 52 weekly Lihue Airport to Kahului Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your LIH to OGG flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Hawaiian Airlines has direct flights from Lihue Airport to Kahului Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Kahului — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Most travellers choose to fly with Hawaiian Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 98.33% of services arriving on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating LIH to OGG flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lihue Airport to Kahului Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LIH and OGG:
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lihue Airport (LIH) to Kahului Airport (OGG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lihue Airport to Kahului Airport flight is C$48. A round-trip ticket right now is C$97. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from LIH to OGG by booking at least nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lihue Airport to Kahului Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LIH to OGG is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lihue Airport to Kahului Airport.
Handy information about Lihue Airport (LIH)
LIH is located at 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.
Lihue Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from LIH land at their destination as scheduled 88.39% of the time.
Arriving at Kahului Airport (OGG)
Book a hotel near OGG if you're catching a late Lihue Airport to Kahului Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Kahului Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Ace Rent a Car and find adventure across Kahului and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Kahului Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Kahului Airport (OGG) to central Kahului
Kahului Airport to the centre of Kahului has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Kahului Airport (OGG)
January is the busiest month for flights from Lihue Airport to Kahului Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Kahului in May.
The warmest month in Kahului is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Lihue Airport to Kahului Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LIH to OGG in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Kahului is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 153 kilometres west of Kahului, a visit to Honolulu will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Waikiki Beach, USS Arizona Memorial and Iolani Palace.
Around 161 kilometres west of Kahului, Pearl City is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at USS Utah Memorial, Sunset Memorial Park and Pearl City District Park.