Flying from Lihue Airport (LIH) to Maui Kahului Airport (OGG): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Lihue Airport to Maui Kahului Airport.
Kahului's timezone is UTC-10, which is the same as Lihue.
There are 22 Lihue Airport to Maui Kahului Airport flights every week to choose from.
Leave enough time to catch your LIH to OGG flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can fly nonstop to Kahului, the United States. Jet off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Lihue Airport to Maui Kahului Airport:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Alaska Airlines.
With a reliable 96.67% of services arriving as scheduled, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time performance for LIH to OGG flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lihue Airport to Maui Kahului Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LIH and OGG:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lihue Airport (LIH) to Maui Kahului Airport (OGG)
R 996 is the lowest price for a one-way Lihue Airport to Maui Kahului Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 2,239. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book three months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LIH to OGG.
The cheapest month for flights from Lihue Airport to Maui Kahului Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from LIH to OGG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Lihue Airport to Maui Kahului Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lihue Airport (LIH)
LIH is located at 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.
86% of flights leaving Lihue Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of LIH.
Lihue Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Lihue. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Lihue Airport to Maui Kahului Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LIH:
Arriving at Maui Kahului Airport (OGG)
Book a hotel close to OGG if you're on a late Lihue Airport to Maui Kahului Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Maui Kahului Airport rental car and discover Kahului and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Ace Rent a Car are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Maui Kahului Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) to central Kahului
Maui Kahului Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Kahului. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Maui Kahului Airport (OGG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lihue Airport to Maui Kahului Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Kahului in March.
Before locking in your flight from Lihue Airport to Maui Kahului Airport, think about the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Kahului, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LIH to OGG in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Kahului, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 153 kilometres west to Honolulu to check off its popular sights. From Pacific Ocean to Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour, your itinerary will be busy.