Travelling from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Lihue Airport (LIH): what you need to know
The timezone in Lihue is UTC-10, which is four hours behind Des Moines.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your DSM to LIH flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Des Moines Airport to Lihue Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between DSM and LIH include:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Of all flights departing from Des Moines Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
To get to Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near DSM. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Lihue Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Lihue Airport (LIH)
If you're landing on a late Des Moines Airport to Lihue Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LIH:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Lihue Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Lihue and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Lihue Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Lihue Airport (LIH) to central Lihue
You'll find LIH at 3901 Mokulele Lap, Box 6.
Lihue Airport is approximately 3 kilometres from central Lihue. Driving there takes about 5 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Lihue Airport (LIH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Des Moines Airport to Lihue Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Lihue in March.
When reserving your flight from Des Moines Airport to Lihue Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Lihue, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DSM to LIH sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
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, popular attractions include Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.
