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Southwest AirlinesSouthwest Airlinesfound Oct 14
11/18/26
11:05 am
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
8h 10mOAKOakland International Airport
11/18/26
4:15 pm
LIHLihue Airport
11/25/26
1:55 pm
LIHLihue Airport
17h 45mOGGKahului AirportPHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
11/26/26
10:40 am
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
$518
Southwest AirlinesSouthwest Airlinesfound Oct 14
11/18/26
11:05 am
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
8h 10mOAKOakland International Airport
11/18/26
4:15 pm
LIHLihue Airport
11/25/26
1:55 pm
LIHLihue Airport
20h 25mOGGKahului AirportOAKOakland International Airport
11/26/26
1:20 pm
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
$518
American AirlinesAmerican Airlinesfound Oct 11
11/02/26
7:05 am
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
12h 5mPHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
11/02/26
4:10 pm
LIHLihue Airport
11/09/26
10:35 pm
LIHLihue Airport
10h 12mPHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
11/10/26
11:47 am
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
$553
Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlinesfound Oct 11
11/02/26
7:38 am
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
9h 9mSANSan Diego International Airport
11/02/26
1:47 pm
LIHLihue Airport
11/09/26
11:29 pm
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10h 55mSEASeattle Tacoma International Airport
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1:24 pm
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11/18/26
11:05 am
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
8h 10mOAKOakland International Airport
11/18/26
4:15 pm
LIHLihue Airport
11/25/26
1:55 pm
LIHLihue Airport
19h 20mOGGKahului AirportOAKOakland International Airport
11/26/26
12:15 pm
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American AirlinesAmerican Airlinesfound Oct 19
11/13/26
7:05 am
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
12h 5mPHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
11/13/26
4:10 pm
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11/20/26
10:35 pm
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10h 14mPHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
11/21/26
11:49 am
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
$561
Alaska AirlinesAlaska Airlinesfound Oct 16
11/05/26
7:38 am
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
9h 9mSANSan Diego International Airport
11/05/26
1:47 pm
LIHLihue Airport
11/12/26
11:50 am
LIHLihue Airport
8h 7mHNLDaniel K Inouye International Airport
11/12/26
10:57 pm
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
$580
American AirlinesAmerican Airlinesfound Oct 19
11/13/26
7:05 am
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
12h 5mPHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
11/13/26
4:10 pm
LIHLihue Airport
11/20/26
10:35 pm
LIHLihue Airport
11h 31mPHXPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
11/21/26
1:06 pm
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
$561
Southwest AirlinesSouthwest Airlinesfound Oct 11
11/02/26
10:45 am
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
8h 30mOAKOakland International Airport
11/02/26
4:15 pm
LIHLihue Airport
11/09/26
9:05 pm
LIHLihue Airport
10h 25mLASHarry Reid International Airport
11/10/26
10:30 am
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
$541
United AirlinesUnited Airlinesfound Oct 14
11/18/26
6:00 am
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
9h 31mSFOSan Francisco International Airport
11/18/26
12:31 pm
LIHLihue Airport
11/25/26
8:30 pm
LIHLihue Airport
10h 17mDENDenver International Airport
11/26/26
9:47 am
SLCSalt Lake City International Airport
$656

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Salt Lake City, US (SLC) - Lihue, US (LIH)

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When is the cheapest time to fly?

Cheapest in late January at about $491

Fares from Salt Lake City to Lihue are lowest in late January, around $491, and February is the cheapest month overall, averaging $510. They peak in late June at about $723, $232 more than the low. The yearly average is $592.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec$0$100$200$300$400$500$600$700$800
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When is the cheapest time to fly?
MonthAverage fareEarly monthLate month
January$511$532$491
February$510$500$521
March$583$542$621
April$580$610$550
May$598$558$635
June$714$705$723
July$696$706$686
August$609$640$580
September$549$547$552
October$552$573$533
November$553$533$573
December$644$595$689

How far in advance should I book?

Cheapest about 6 weeks out at $518

Book about 6 weeks before departure for the best fares from Salt Lake City to Lihue, around $518. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $644, $126 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $644.

1w2w1mo2mo3mo4mo5mo$0$100$200$300$400$500$600$700
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How far in advance should I book? (selected points, lowest and highest included)
Days before departureAverage fare
180 days$644
172 days$638
164 days$638
156 days$641
148 days$632
140 days$607
132 days$580
124 days$568
116 days$559
108 days$546
100 days$536
92 days$535
84 days$541
76 days$538
68 days$524
2mo$529
52 days$529
44 days$519
43 days$518
36 days$520
28 days$540
20 days$578
12 days$615
4 days$638
0 days$644

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Salt Lake City to Lihue. At $508 it is 13% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day, 16% above average.

$651Sun$546Mon$530Tue$508Wed$587Thu$589Fri$678Sat
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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
DayAverage fare
Sun$651
Mon$546
Tue$530
Wed$508
Thu$587
Fri$589
Sat$678

When is the best time of day to fly?

Morning (5am - 12pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Salt Lake City to Lihue. At $574 it is 20% cheaper than the average time. Afternoon (2pm - 5pm) is the most expensive time, 20% above average.

$574Morning$859Afternoon
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When is the best time of day to fly?
Time of dayAverage fare
Morning$574
Afternoon$859

What do round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to Lihue cost?

Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.

7%$200to $40029%$400to $60039%$600to $80013%$800to $1,0008%$1,000to $1,2002%$1,200to $1,4002%$1,400and up
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What do round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to Lihue cost?
Price rangeShare of fares
$200 to $4007%
$400 to $60029%
$600 to $80039%
$800 to $1,00013%
$1,000 to $1,2008%
$1,200 to $1,4002%
$1,400 and up2%
Methodology: learn how we calculate these charts

The charts “When is the cheapest time to fly?”, “How far in advance should I book?”, “What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?” and “What do round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to Lihue cost?” are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights on this route over the past 12 months or more.

Where a route has too few bookings to fill every point in a chart, we borrow the shape of the curve from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on this route.

Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches on this route.

The chart “When is the best time of day to fly?” is calculated directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about flying from Salt Lake City to Lihue.

What is the typical flight duration from Salt Lake City to Lihue?

Salt Lake City to Lihue is about 3,040 miles. There is no scheduled nonstop service on this route, so the trip requires a connection.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.

Are there any direct flights from Salt Lake City to Lihue?

There are no non-stop flights from Salt Lake City to Lihue. The quickest connection is Alaska Airlines via Honolulu, with a total trip time of 8h 22m — a 6h 34m first leg, a 1h 5m layover, and a 43m second leg. United via San Francisco is the next-shortest at 9h 29m.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

What are the ground transportation options in Lihue?

Getting from Lihue Airport to the city center is quick and easy, with taxis available curbside at baggage claim and rideshare services like Uber operating from designated pickup zones. The county bus system stops at the airport on routes 100 and 200, offering an affordable option for reaching Lihue and nearby towns. Rental cars are the most used choice for visitors, with major agencies and SIXT a short shuttle ride from the terminal, since Kauai's limited public transportation makes having a car the best way to explore the island. Shared shuttle and private car services like GO Airport Shuttle and SpeediShuttle also run daily with upfront pricing. For the fastest trip to the city center itself, a taxi or rideshare takes only a few minutes, but most travelers opt for a rental car to cover the whole island.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Salt Lake City to Lihue?

Fares from Salt Lake City to Lihue are lowest in late January, around $491. February is the cheapest month overall, averaging $510, followed by January ($511) and September ($549). June is the most expensive month at about $714, and fares peak in late June at about $723. The yearly average is $592. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.

How far in advance should I book tickets from Salt Lake City to Lihue?

Book about 6 weeks before departure for the best fares from Salt Lake City to Lihue, around $518. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $644, $126 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $644. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.

Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Salt Lake City to Lihue?

No red-eye or overnight flights operate from Salt Lake City to Lihue — there are no nonstop red-eyes, and no connecting itinerary has an overnight long leg on this route.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.

Which airlines usually operate this route from Salt Lake City to Lihue?

There is no nonstop service from Salt Lake City to Lihue; passengers connect through hubs like Honolulu, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle, Denver, or Phoenix. Alaska Airlines offers the fastest routing via Honolulu at about 8 hours 22 minutes, with up to 9 daily connections. United Airlines connects via San Francisco or Denver, Southwest via Las Vegas, and American via Phoenix. Alaska and American are oneworld members, United is Star Alliance, and Southwest is not in an alliance.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

Which airport should I use in Lihue?

Lihue Airport is the only commercial airport in Lihue. It is about 2 miles east of downtown Lihue and serves as the main gateway to Kauai's north and east shores, including popular areas like Wailua and Kapaa.

How do I get to Salt Lake City Intl Airport from the city center?

From downtown Salt Lake City, the TRAX Green Line light rail is the most popular and affordable public option, reaching the airport in about 20–25 minutes for a flat fare of $2.50. Taxis and ride-shares like Uber and Lyft are faster, typically 10–15 minutes, and cost more but remain convenient for door-to-door service. Several commercial shuttle and limousine companies also serve the airport, and driving yourself is easy with on-site parking available.
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Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Lihue airport?

Lihue Airport has no directly connected or on-site hotel, but several nearby accommodations sit within a short drive of the terminal. Tip Top Motel, Kaua'i Palms Hotel, The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue, Marriott's Kaua'i Beach Club, and Banyan Harbor Resort are all within roughly one to one and a half miles of the airport. For sleeping inside the terminal, there are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet zones, rest zones, cots, or sleep facilities, though some travelers have noted that comfortable couches may make resting possible.
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What facilities and services are available to travelers at Lihue Airport?

Lihue Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, ATMs in the main lobby and both baggage claim areas, and a variety of dining options including Ai Ono Cafe, Starbucks, Mea Inu Bar and Grill, and Stinger Ray's Tiki Bar and Lounge. Shopping includes Island Marketplace for Kauai apparel and souvenirs, a newsstand, and Tiare Enterprise Flower Shop. Porter services are available for those who require assistance, and there are mail drop-off boxes in the main lobby. Display cases and artwork are located throughout the terminal. An animal relief area is situated at the end of the terminal near the large trees on the baggage claim level.
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Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Salt Lake City and Lihue airports?

Salt Lake City International Airport offers ramps, elevators, accessible restrooms, shops, and restaurants, plus electric cart service on Concourse A from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and wheelchair assistance by calling 801-744-4292; travelers who are blind or have low vision can use the free Aira visual interpreting app. Passengers should request wheelchair or mobility assistance through their airline when booking, or call the airport to arrange it. Lihue Airport has a single-level terminal with accessible parking, curbside loading zones, wheelchair-accessible restrooms, and porter services; disabled passengers should make arrangements with their air carrier in advance, preferably when reservations are confirmed, or contact a porter on arrival.
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What aircraft are typically used on flights from Salt Lake City to Lihue?

There is no nonstop service from Salt Lake City to Lihue. Connecting itineraries operate via Honolulu, San Francisco, Denver, Las Vegas, Seattle, or Phoenix. Alaska Airlines flies Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft to Honolulu with Boeing 717-200s on the second leg, while United uses Boeing 737 MAX 8s or 757-200s on the long segment with Embraer E175s or 737 MAX 8s on the short hop.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.

Which airline alliances serve flights from Salt Lake City to Lihue?

There is no nonstop service between Salt Lake City and Lihue; travelers connect through hubs such as Honolulu, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle, Denver, or Phoenix. The alliances that actually serve this route via connections are oneworld (through Alaska Airlines and American Airlines) and Star Alliance (through United Airlines). Southwest Airlines also flies it as a connection but belongs to no alliance.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.

What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Salt Lake City?

Departing Salt Lake City, travelers have several lounge options spread across Concourses A and B. Delta Sky Club operates two locations, including a nearly 34,000-square-foot space in Concourse B seating 600 guests with panoramic airfield views, a wrap-around premium bar, and nine sound-proof telephone booths. The Centurion Lounge is in Concourse B, while Concourse A also offers Minute Suites with cozy sleep pods and an XpresSpa for preflight refreshment.
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Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?

Same-day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class; flexible and premium cabins generally allow them, while Basic Economy often does not.