Honolulu, Oahu to Lihue, Kauai (HNL–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HNL–LIH is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 101 miles in approximately 0h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 61 | 7M8, B38M | 0h45-0h56 | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 49 | 321, 712 | 0h41-0h47 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 28 | 321, 712 | 0h41-0h47 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 20 | 321, 712, 717 | 0h41-0h46 | Oneworld | – | |
| AAH AAH | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| CPT CPT | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| KMK KMK | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Lihue, Kauai from Honolulu, Oahu
| Metric | HNL→LIH | OGG→LIH | KOA→LIH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HNL | – | 101 mi | 163 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 160 | 14 | 7 |
| Flight time | 0h 30m | 0h 55m | 0h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
HNL: HST · LIH: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 6:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
HNL–LIH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HNL to LIH
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Lihue Airport (LIH) are connected by nonstop service from AAH, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, CPT, Hawaiian Airlines, KMK and Southwest Airlines. With 160 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HNL to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HNL to LIH ranges from 0 hours 30 minutes to 0 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 101 miles (163 km). There are approximately 160 weekly flights outbound and 167 return, totaling 327 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG) and Kailua-Kona (KOA).