Honolulu, Oahu to Lihue, Kauai (HNL–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HNL–LIH is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 101 miles in approximately 0h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: JL, PR, QF | 130 | 712, 717 | 0h40-0h51 | Oneworld | JL, PR, QF | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 68 | 7M8, B38M | 0h45-0h55 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| CPT CPT | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| KMK KMK | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | 717 | 0h41 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AAH AAH | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines Also: JL, PR, QF | 0 | – | – | – | JL, PR, QF |
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 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 339 | 72 | 14 |
| Flight time | 0h 41m | 0h 47m | 0h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue and Hawaiian Airlines. With 339 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HNL to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HNL to LIH is about 0 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 101 miles (163 km). There are approximately 339 weekly flights outbound and 325 return, totaling 664 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kahului, Ellison Onizuka Kona and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG) and Kailua-Kona (KOA).