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Cheapest flights from Canada to Lihue
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canada to Lihue. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 October 2026.

Thu 3/1212:55 p.m. -

1 stop11h 37m

Wed 9/126:00 a.m. -

2 stops15h 44m

Deal found 16/10C$ 539

Sun 15/116:40 p.m. -

2 stops19h 29m

Sun 22/113:04 p.m. -

2 stops19h 01m

Deal found 17/10C$ 553

Sun 15/112:35 p.m. -

1 stop9h 53m

Sun 22/1111:30 p.m. -

1 stop10h 35m

Deal found 17/10C$ 571

Wed 18/112:35 p.m. -

1 stop9h 53m

Wed 25/1112:45 p.m. -

2 stops21h 20m

Deal found 15/10C$ 580

Sat 14/119:03 a.m. -

2 stops30h 06m

Sat 21/114:22 p.m. -

2 stops26h 13m

Deal found 14/10C$ 619

Sun 15/119:09 a.m. -

1 stop9h 42m

Sun 22/1111:30 p.m. -

2 stops18h 55m

Deal found 18/10C$ 677

Tue 1/122:35 p.m. -

1 stop9h 57m

Sun 13/127:17 p.m. -

1 stop10h 28m

Deal found 15/10C$ 694

Mon 16/112:35 p.m. -

2 stops28h 14m

Mon 23/1111:30 p.m. -

1 stop9h 35m

Deal found 19/10C$ 711

Tue 24/1110:45 a.m. -

1 stop8h 42m

Tue 1/1210:23 a.m. -

1 stop11h 52m

Deal found 14/10C$ 716

Mon 23/116:15 p.m. -

1 stop15h 27m

Tue 1/1210:23 a.m. -

1 stop11h 52m

Deal found 14/10C$ 721

Sat 5/1210:45 a.m. -

1 stop8h 44m

Sat 12/127:17 p.m. -

1 stop10h 28m

Deal found 14/10C$ 740

Sun 6/126:15 p.m. -

1 stop14h 31m

Sat 12/128:16 a.m. -

1 stop13h 59m

Deal found 14/10C$ 749

Best flights from Canada to Lihue
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Canada to Lihue that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 October 2026.

Thu 7/19:01 a.m. -

2 stops30h 43m

Tue 19/112:45 p.m. -

2 stops29h 46m

Deal found 16/10C$ 691

Sun 10/112:15 p.m. -

1 stop10h 07m

Fri 15/110:45 p.m. -

1 stop10h 43m

Deal found 17/10C$ 804

Tue 5/12:28 p.m. -

1 stop25h 41m

Wed 27/19:00 a.m. -

1 stop10h 34m

Deal found 19/10C$ 976

Wed 17/26:30 p.m. -

1 stop23h 35m

Wed 3/32:28 p.m. -

1 stop21h 02m

Deal found 15/10C$ 1,104

Sun 15/112:35 p.m. -

2 stops20h 51m

Sun 22/1111:30 p.m. -

1 stop10h 35m

Deal found 17/10C$ 756

Fri 22/112:15 p.m. -

1 stop10h 07m

Wed 27/110:26 p.m. -

1 stop11h 14m

Deal found 17/10C$ 804

Thu 3/122:35 p.m. -

2 stops22h 43m

Wed 9/124:50 p.m. -

2 stops18h 45m

Deal found 16/10C$ 764

Wed 4/1112:25 p.m. -

1 stop9h 49m

Mon 9/119:45 p.m. -

1 stop11h 52m

Deal found 15/10C$ 856

Tue 8/129:07 a.m. -

2 stops30h 02m

Wed 9/1211:32 p.m. -

1 stop19h 05m

Deal found 15/10C$ 977

Thu 12/112:35 p.m. -

2 stops20h 51m

Thu 19/111:06 p.m. -

1 stop8h 38m

Deal found 16/10C$ 815

Tue 8/127:45 a.m. -

2 stops14h 33m

Wed 9/129:44 p.m. -

1 stop11h 46m

Deal found 17/10C$ 860

Wed 6/16:40 p.m. -

2 stops21h 04m

Wed 13/17:15 a.m. -

2 stops13h 30m

Deal found 19/10C$ 831

Sun 29/118:00 a.m. -

1 stop9h 45m

Thu 3/124:50 p.m. -

2 stops18h 48m

Deal found 16/10C$ 1,037

Wed 13/112:15 p.m. -

1 stop10h 07m

Thu 21/110:26 p.m. -

2 stops22h 58m

Deal found 16/10C$ 867

Fri 6/116:10 a.m. -

2 stops35h 21m

Fri 13/111:46 p.m. -

1 stop25h 09m

Deal found 15/10C$ 1,237

Wed 9/124:15 p.m. -

2 stops17h 31m

Wed 16/128:16 a.m. -

2 stops32h 14m

Deal found 14/10C$ 850

Fri 6/1112:25 p.m. -

1 stop9h 49m

Wed 11/119:45 p.m. -

1 stop11h 52m

Deal found 15/10C$ 877

Mon 16/113:36 p.m. -

2 stops22h 30m

Mon 23/114:45 p.m. -

2 stops18h 47m

Deal found 16/10C$ 1,068

Tue 23/23:00 p.m. -

2 stops27h 05m

Tue 16/310:50 p.m. -

2 stops19h 20m

Deal found 15/10C$ 1,248

Tue 8/129:07 a.m. -

2 stops30h 02m

Wed 9/123:31 p.m. -

2 stops27h 06m

Deal found 15/10C$ 881

Tue 12/12:15 p.m. -

2 stops27h 06m

Wed 13/16:04 p.m. -

2 stops20h 51m

Deal found 17/10C$ 1,269

Tue 8/127:25 a.m. -

2 stops14h 22m

Wed 9/1210:59 p.m. -

2 stops22h 22m

Deal found 16/10C$ 966

Fri 27/112:35 p.m. -

2 stops21h 17m

Thu 10/1211:32 p.m. -

1 stop10h 33m

Deal found 15/10C$ 901

Sun 28/26:30 a.m. -

1 stop21h 03m

Sun 21/31:30 p.m. -

1 stop21h 00m

Deal found 19/10C$ 1,271

Sat 14/119:03 a.m. -

2 stops30h 03m

Sat 21/1111:30 p.m. -

1 stop19h 05m

Deal found 15/10C$ 1,271

Sat 14/119:03 a.m. -

2 stops30h 06m

Sat 21/114:22 p.m. -

2 stops26h 13m

Deal found 15/10C$ 910

Mon 18/16:00 p.m. -

1 stop23h 21m

Wed 20/11:50 p.m. -

1 stop21h 56m

Deal found 17/10C$ 1,285

Sun 29/119:05 a.m. -

1 stop9h 40m

Thu 3/124:50 p.m. -

2 stops25h 43m

Deal found 16/10C$ 1,331

Mon 16/119:09 a.m. -

1 stop9h 42m

Mon 23/114:59 p.m. -

2 stops25h 31m

Deal found 19/10C$ 938

Mon 18/16:00 a.m. -

2 stops19h 22m

Wed 20/110:26 p.m. -

2 stops32h 49m

Deal found 15/10C$ 1,158

Find flight deals from Canada to Lihue

Round-trip from	C$ 539
One-way from	C$ 281

3/12-9/12

3/12-9/12
3 total stops
27h 21m total
Canada to Lihue

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines
2/12-31/12
1 total stop
9h 57m total
Canada to Lihue

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

VancouverLihue

YVR Vancouver Intl - LIH Lihue

YVRLIH

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/12

2:35 p.m.-9:32 p.m.

1 stop9h 57m

Lihue

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 281

VancouverLihue

YVR Vancouver Intl - LIH Lihue

YVRLIH

Vancouver Intl

Wed 2/12

2:35 p.m.-9:32 p.m.

1 stop9h 57m

Lihue

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 281

CalgaryLihue

YYC Calgary - LIH Lihue

YYCLIH

Calgary

Sun 29/11

9:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

Lihue

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 358

VancouverLihue

YVR Vancouver Intl - LIH Lihue

YVRLIH

Vancouver Intl

Tue 15/12

1:15 p.m.-12:22 p.m.

2 stops26h 07m

Lihue

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 422

VancouverLihue

YVR Vancouver Intl - LIH Lihue

YVRLIH

Vancouver Intl

Mon 8/3

6:15 p.m.-5:43 a.m.

1 stop14h 28m

Lihue

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 427

CalgaryLihue

YYC Calgary - LIH Lihue

YYCLIH

Calgary

Wed 2/12

7:25 a.m.-9:32 p.m.

2 stops18h 07m

Lihue

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 430

EdmontonLihue

YEG Edmonton - LIH Lihue

YEGLIH

Edmonton

Thu 3/12

8:25 a.m.-9:32 p.m.

2 stops17h 07m

Lihue

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 454

CalgaryLihue

YYC Calgary - LIH Lihue

YYCLIH

Calgary

Sat 14/11

4:15 p.m.-2:58 p.m.

2 stops26h 43m

Lihue

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 461

CalgaryLihue

YYC Calgary - LIH Lihue

YYCLIH

Calgary

Sun 29/11

10:05 p.m.-5:01 p.m.

3 stops46h 56m

Lihue

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 461

VancouverLihue

YVR Vancouver Intl - LIH Lihue

YVRLIH

Vancouver Intl

Thu 5/11

12:25 p.m.-7:14 p.m.

1 stop9h 49m

Lihue

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 468

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Best time to book a flight from Canada to Lihue

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lihue from Canada with our price prediction graph.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Canada to Lihue

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Canada to Lihue?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canada to Lihue (average of C$ 674). Flying from Canada to Lihue in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,400). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How often are flights from Canada to Lihue delayed?

About 29% of weekly flights between Canada and Lihue have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Canada to Lihue flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Canada to Lihue flights?

Over the past year, WestJet has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 29% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lihue

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Canada to Lihue by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

7.8

Good

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

7.2

Good

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Lihue from Canada?
Most people fly into Lihue (LIH) if they book a flight to Lihue from Canada. Lihue is conveniently located just 2.9 km from Lihue’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Canada to Lihue?
A quick flight from Canada to Lihue can take about 10h 07m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 804. There are 4381 km between Canada and Lihue. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Canada to Lihue?
While some choose either Kelowna - Lihue or Toronto Pearson Intl - Lihue, Vancouver Intl - Lihue is the most popular route from Canada to Lihue.
Can I find deals for flights from Canada to Lihue that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Canada to Lihue flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Canada to Lihue?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from Canada to Lihue?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Canada to Lihue?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canada to Lihue (average of C$ 674). Flying from Canada to Lihue in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,400). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Canada to Lihue

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WestJet	CheapestC$ 279	AverageC$ 598	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search WestJet flights
Delta	CheapestC$ 286	AverageC$ 905	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 588	AverageC$ 1,297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	CheapestC$ 623	AverageC$ 920	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights

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