Austin to Lihue, Kauai (AUS–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

AUS Airport Page →
3,825 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 9h 54m AMDLF9 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Lihue, Kauai flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 57m AAAFAM → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SAN San Diego 10h 3m ASLXJWN → AS San Diego (SAN) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SFO San Francisco 10h 21m ACAMDL → ASAVQR San Francisco (SFO) to Lihue, Kauai flights
OAK Oakland 10h 48m VJAWN → ASWN Oakland (OAK) to Lihue, Kauai flights
DEN Denver 10h 51m ACDLF9 → UA Denver (DEN) to Lihue, Kauai flights
PHX Phoenix 11h 1m AADLWN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SEA Seattle 11h 53m AMASDE → ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SJC San Jose 16h 38m EJAWN → AS San Jose (SJC) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SMF Sacramento 20h 33m WN → AS Sacramento (SMF) to Lihue, Kauai flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Austin to Lihue, Kauai
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,825 mi 8h 26m nonstop -5h behind

AUS–LIH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
LAS ~9h 54m LAX ~9h 57m SAN ~10h 3m SFO ~10h 21m OAK ~10h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
640
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → LIH
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
0%
Return
LIH → AUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays → LIH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Lihue, Kauai is 5 hours behind Austin.
AUS: CDT · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 1:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Distance & Flight Time
3,825 mi / 6,155 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 26m gate to gate.
Getting to AUS

CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.

Facts

AUS–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Distance3,825 mi / 6,155 km
Flight time8h 26m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to LIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Lihue Airport take about 8h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 3,825 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Los Angeles and San Diego.
Lihue, Kauai is 5 hours behind Austin.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUS to LIH

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Lihue Airport (LIH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AUS to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to LIH is about 8 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,825 miles (6,155 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Los Angeles and San Diego. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.