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

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✈ Nonstop
UA2307
UA United
752
12:36 PM
MDT
3:52 PM
HST
7h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA529
UA United
752
3:50 PM
MDT
7:37 PM
HST
7h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2308
UA United
752
7:35 PM
HST
6:36 AM+1
MDT
7h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3888
UA United
8:05 PM
HST
7:07 AM+1
MDT
7h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Lihue, Kauai
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 3,409 mi 7h 16m nonstop -4h behind 19 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 16m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7h16-7h47 100% 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.

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
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
920
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.

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 16m to 7h 47m.
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.

DEN–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Distance3,409 mi / 5,487 km
Flight time7h 16m to 7h 47m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: DEN
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to LIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Lihue Airport take approximately 7h 16m to 7h 47m. The route covers 3,409 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from DEN to LIH. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SNA, DAL, YVR, AUS, SEA, HND, SJC, KOA, SAN, SFO, HNL, SMF, OAK, LAX, PHX, LAS, PDX and OGG. 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 8 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 16 minutes to 7 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,409 miles (5,487 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.