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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Lihue (DSM - LIH) from $554

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — LIH
May 3 — May 101
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The best prices from Des Moines to Lihue are usually found in January or September, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Lihue

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Lihue (LIH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

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Average price

$774

Round-trip from

$418
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Lihue?

Flights from Des Moines to Lihue are found to be more expensive on Friday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Lihue.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Lihue?

Find a great deal and save up to 36% by booking at least 34 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Des Moines to Lihue within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $605.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Lihue?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Lihue from Des Moines average $832. You can even find prices in January for less than $832, as users have found deals to Lihue from as low as $550. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Lihue from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 30%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Lihue (DSM - LIH)?

When flying from Des Moines to Lihue, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Lihue

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Lihue. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Des Moines to Lihue. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Wed 10/23:01 pmDSM - LIH
2 stops25h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/87:25 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop12h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$679
Mon 10/76:00 amDSM - LIH
2 stops34h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/171:14 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops20h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$800
Mon 10/75:15 pmDSM - LIH
1 stop27h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/171:14 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops20h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$813
Mon 10/76:00 amDSM - LIH
1 stop14h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/171:14 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops20h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$842
Thu 8/15:08 pmDSM - LIH
2 stops23h 29mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/169:55 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops20h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$859
Mon 10/75:15 pmDSM - LIH
1 stop27h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/177:25 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop23h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$865
Thu 8/15:08 pmDSM - LIH
2 stops23h 29mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/167:25 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop23h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$910
Thu 10/36:00 amDSM - LIH
2 stops34h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/127:25 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop23h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$913
Tue 6/45:14 pmDSM - LIH
2 stops23h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/1110:24 amLIH - DSM
2 stops32h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$923

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Lihue

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Lihue. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Lihue. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Wed 10/26:20 pmDSM - LIH
1 stop25h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/89:25 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop21h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$820
Tue 6/45:15 amDSM - LIH
1 stop13h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/111:45 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops14h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,093
Thu 8/15:45 amDSM - LIH
1 stop13h 32mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/169:25 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop21h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,130
Tue 6/45:15 amDSM - LIH
1 stop13h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/119:10 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop21h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,141

Cheap Des Moines to Lihue flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Lihue specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Prices were last updated on April 28, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Des Moines to Lihue in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 4/276:03 pmDSM - LIH
2 stops28h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/308:45 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops15h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$826
Tue 4/309:05 amDSM - LIH
1 stop11h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/27:25 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop12h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$852
Tue 4/309:05 amDSM - LIH
1 stop11h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/211:10 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops16h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$857
Tue 4/307:04 amDSM - LIH
2 stops15h 14mDelta
Thu 5/29:55 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops13h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/26$882
Tue 4/305:00 amDSM - LIH
2 stops14h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/29:45 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops14h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$904
Sat 4/2711:37 amDSM - LIH
2 stops14h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/307:25 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop23h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$943
Sat 4/271:30 pmDSM - LIH
1 stop31h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/307:25 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop23h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,000

Des Moines to Lihue 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Lihue in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Des Moines to Lihue in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Wed 11/135:15 amDSM - LIH
2 stops15h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/2010:12 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop21h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$554
Wed 11/139:09 amDSM - LIH
1 stop11h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/208:40 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop11h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$612
Wed 11/135:15 amDSM - LIH
2 stops15h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/2010:24 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops13h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$622
Wed 11/135:43 amDSM - LIH
1 stop13h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/2010:12 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop21h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$669
Wed 10/23:01 pmDSM - LIH
2 stops25h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/87:25 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop12h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$679
Mon 10/76:00 amDSM - LIH
2 stops34h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/171:14 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops20h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$800
Mon 10/75:15 pmDSM - LIH
1 stop27h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/171:14 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops20h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$813
Wed 10/26:20 pmDSM - LIH
1 stop25h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/89:25 pmLIH - DSM
1 stop21h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$820
Sat 4/276:03 pmDSM - LIH
2 stops28h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/308:45 pmLIH - DSM
2 stops15h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$826

Find flights from Des Moines to Lihue within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Lihue that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,944,896 searches. Data last updated April 28, 2024.

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$679 - $1,130

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Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Wed 10/2

2 stops25h 53m

Lihue

Tue 10/8

1 stop12h 26m

$679

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Mon 10/7

2 stops34h 54m

Lihue

Thu 10/17

2 stops20h 12m

$800

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Mon 10/7

1 stop27h 19m

Lihue

Thu 10/17

2 stops20h 12m

$813

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Wed 10/2

1 stop25h 03m

Lihue

Tue 10/8

1 stop21h 17m

$820

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Mon 10/7

2 stops17h 11m

Lihue

Thu 10/17

2 stops19h 06m

$837

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Mon 10/7

1 stop14h 34m

Lihue

Thu 10/17

2 stops20h 12m

$842

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Thu 8/1

2 stops23h 29m

Lihue

Fri 8/16

2 stops20h 51m

$859

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Tue 6/4

1 stop13h 42m

Lihue

Tue 6/11

2 stops14h 44m

$1,093

Des MoinesLihue

DSM - LIH

DSMLIH

Des Moines

Thu 8/1

1 stop13h 32m

Lihue

Fri 8/16

1 stop21h 17m

$1,130

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Deals found on 4/28

When is the best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Lihue?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Lihue. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Lihue, you should look to book at least 33 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Lihue?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Lihue. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Lihue flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Lihue by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Lihue by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Lihue is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $875. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Lihue (average of $418). Flying from Des Moines to Lihue in June is currently the most expensive (average of $676). 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.

January

$445

February

$483

March

$551

April

$418

May

$474

June

$676

July

$594

August

$481

September

$454

October

$439

November

$459

December

$439

Temperature and rainfall in Lihue by month

Plan your trip to Lihue by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

LIH

Temperature

69.8 - 77 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Lihue

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lihue. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lihue. Reviews last updated April 28, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Lihue. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,221 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,844 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,932 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Lihue for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Lihue for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $679, but on average you can expect to pay $959.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Lihue round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($679), American Airlines ($820), and Delta ($837) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Lihue. Users have found that United Airlines is 18% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Lihue offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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