Travelling from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK) to Lihue Airport (LIH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Lihue Airport is 5 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Lihue is UTC-10, which is two hours behind Oakland.
Each week, there are nine Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Lihue Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OAK to LIH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Lihue Airport, so getting to Lihue (and then visiting more of the United States!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Alaska Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 93.33% of services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time performance for OAK to LIH flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Lihue Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between OAK and LIH include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
Maui Kahului Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK) to Lihue Airport (LIH)
$192 is the lowest price for a one-way Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Lihue Airport flight. A return flight starts from $415. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from OAK to LIH by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Lihue Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Save time looking for cheap flights from OAK to LIH by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Lihue Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
The address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.
82% of flights leaving Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from OAK.
Central Oakland to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near OAK. Whether you're catching an early flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Lihue Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Lihue Airport (LIH)
Reserve a hotel near LIH if you're taking a late Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Lihue Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Lihue Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and explore beyond Lihue's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Lihue Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Lihue Airport (LIH) to central Lihue
The street address for LIH is 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.
Lihue Airport to central Lihue has a drive time of around 5 minutes. It's approximately 3 kilometres away.
It'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Lihue Airport (LIH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Lihue Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Lihue in March.
The warmest month in Lihue is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Lihue Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OAK to LIH in February. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Honolulu is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Lihue. Around 4,827 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.

