Denver to Lihue, Kauai (DEN–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA2307
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752
11:56 AM
MDT
3:31 PM
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7h 35m
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UA1297
UA United
752
3:40 PM
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7:39 PM
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7h 59m
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UA529
UA United
752
3:50 PM
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7:37 PM
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7h 47m
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752
7:40 PM
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6:28 AM+1
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6h 48m
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UA376
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9:15 PM
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Denver to Lihue, Kauai
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 3,409 mi 7h 35m nonstop -4h behind 18 1-stop hubs

DEN–LIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,409 miles in approximately 7h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore DEN Routes LIH Routes DEN Live Flights LIH Live Flights DEN Delays LIH Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–LIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 9 752 7h35-7h59 0% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to LIH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
VNY ~8h 38m SNA ~9h 54m DAL ~10h 38m KOA ~21h 35m SMF ~21h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
910
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
DEN → LIH
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
75%
Return
LIH → DEN
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → LIH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Lihue, Kauai is 4 hours behind Denver.
DEN: MDT · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 2:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Distance & Flight Time
3,409 mi / 5,487 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 35m to 7h 59m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

Facts

DEN–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Distance3,409 mi / 5,487 km
Flight time7h 35m to 7h 59m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 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 DEN to LIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Lihue Airport take approximately 7h 35m to 7h 59m. The route covers 3,409 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from DEN to LIH. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SNA, DAL, KOA, SMF, SFO, SEA, PDX, HNL, SJC, LAX, LAS, PHX, SAN, OAK, OGG, YVR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lihue, Kauai is 4 hours behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from LIH to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DEN to LIH

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Lihue Airport (LIH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DEN to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to LIH ranges from 7 hours 35 minutes to 7 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,409 miles (5,487 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.