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

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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 5m ACCMEJA → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Lihue, Kauai flights
OAK Oakland 9h 5m ASWN → ASWN Oakland (OAK) to Lihue, Kauai flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 9h 12m UA → AQASCPT Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Lihue, Kauai flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 17m AAACAF → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 27m ACAVDL → ASAVIB San Francisco (SFO) to Lihue, Kauai flights
PHX Phoenix 10h 1m AAACAS → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SEA Seattle 10h 9m 8CAFAS → ASDLQR Seattle (SEA) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SMF Sacramento 16h 15m ACCMF9 → AS Sacramento (SMF) to Lihue, Kauai flights
PDX Portland 16h 31m ASCMDE → AS Portland (PDX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SAN San Diego 17h 15m ACASCM → AS San Diego (SAN) to Lihue, Kauai flights
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Denver to Lihue, Kauai
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,409 mi 7h 40m 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 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps 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 7 752 7h40 62% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
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
~9h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
LAS ~9h 5m OAK ~9h 5m HNL ~9h 12m LAX ~9h 17m SFO ~9h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
855
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
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
68%
Return
LIH → DEN
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
80%
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 40m 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 40m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 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 40m 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 Harry Reid, San Francisco Bay Oakland and Daniel K. Inouye.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LIH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 7 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 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,409 miles (5,487 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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