Traveling from Phoenix to Lihue Airport (LIH): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out the best departure point for your flight from Phoenix to Lihue Airport (LIH). Explore your options for taking off from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), the city's main airports.
Lihue is three hours behind Phoenix. Lihue Airport is located in Lihue, which operates on the UTC-10 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Phoenix to LIH.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
Located around 20 miles from central Phoenix, SCF can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Lihue Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Think about kicking off your trip from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). You can book a direct Phoenix to Lihue Airport (LIH) plane ticket from this hub.
Board your direct flight from Phoenix to LIH with American Airlines. This is one of the main carriers that operates this route out of PHX.
American Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the PHX to LIH route.
Fly with American Airlines for the most punctual service. Its flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Lihue Airport arrive as scheduled 96.2% of the time.
You can arrive at PHX from central Phoenix in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to travel the 5 miles or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport the day before your Phoenix to LIH flight:
Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82.57% of them landing right on cue.
The street address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
If you're making your way to AZA from central Phoenix, it takes around 40 minutes to get there by car. The drive is roughly 35 miles.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Phoenix to Lihue Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Flights that leave from AZA reach their destination as scheduled 78.65% of the time.
The address of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Lihue Airport (LIH)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Lihue Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near LIH and turn out the lights sooner:
Pick up a Lihue Airport rental car and explore Lihue and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Phoenix to Lihue Airport flight.
The street address for LIH is 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Lihue Airport (LIH)
Right now, $164 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Lihue Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $305. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Phoenix to LIH.
October is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Phoenix to Lihue Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Lihue Airport (LIH)
Think about the kind of vacation you want when deciding when to fly. May is the quietest month to visit Lihue. July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Lihue Airport (LIH), which may be ideal if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
Lock in a Phoenix to LIH plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Lihue to range from 73ºF to 82ºF.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Lihue Airport in February when temperatures are between 64ºF and 75ºF.
More about Lihue
Start your Lihue trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Phoenix to Lihue Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Kauai Beach and Vintage Biplane Tour of Kauai are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Lihue must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Kalapaki Beach.
Explore more of the United States
Lihue has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 110 miles south-east of Lihue, a visit to Honolulu will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbor.
Pearl City is another essential stop in the United States and is around 95 miles south-east of Lihue. No trip is complete without experiencing USS Utah Memorial, Mānana Ridge Trail and Sunset Memorial Park.
