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

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UA2307
UA United
752
12:00 PM
MDT
3:37 PM
HST
7h 37m
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UA8207
UA United
752
12:00 PM
MDT
3:17 PM
HST
7h 17m
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UA United
752
7:35 PM
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6:28 AM+1
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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
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 8h 45m UA → ASJLPR Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Lihue, Kauai flights
OAK Oakland 9h 9m WN → ASWN Oakland (OAK) to Lihue, Kauai flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 10m ACCMF9 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Lihue, Kauai flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 17m AAACAF → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
PHX Phoenix 9h 32m AAACAS → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 36m ACAVF9 → ASAVQR San Francisco (SFO) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SEA Seattle 9h 57m 8CASAY → ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SMF Sacramento 14h 30m ACCMF9 → AS Sacramento (SMF) to Lihue, Kauai flights
PDX Portland 15h 46m ASCMF9 → AS Portland (PDX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SJC San Jose 15h 51m ACLXUA → AS San Jose (SJC) to Lihue, Kauai flights
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Denver to Lihue, Kauai
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,409 mi 7h 27m nonstop -4h behind

DEN–LIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,409 miles in approximately 7h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DEN Routes LIH Routes DEN Live Flights LIH Live Flights DEN Delays LIH Delays
All flights from Lihue, Kauai (LIH) Lihue, Kauai to Denver flights
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 8 752 7h17-7h37 83% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (8 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
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
HNL ~8h 45m OAK ~9h 9m LAS ~9h 10m LAX ~9h 17m PHX ~9h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
871
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
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
93%
Return
LIH → DEN
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
95%
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 27m gate to gate.
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 27m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 7h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 3,409 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DEN to LIH: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Daniel K. Inouye, San Francisco Bay Oakland and Harry Reid.
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 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DEN to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to LIH is about 7 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,409 miles (5,487 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Daniel K. Inouye, San Francisco Bay Oakland and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.