Honolulu, Oahu to Lihue, Kauai (HNL–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS8274
AS Alaska
717
5:36 AM
HST T1
6:17 AM
HST
0h 41m
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AS8275
AS Alaska
712
6:15 AM
HST T1
6:57 AM
HST
0h 42m
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WN1060
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 AM
HST T2
7:15 AM
HST
0h 50m
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AS8276
AS Alaska
321
7:16 AM
HST T1
8:02 AM
HST
0h 46m
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HA1023
HA Hawaiian
321
7:16 AM
HST T1
8:02 AM
HST
0h 46m
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WN3066
WN Southwest
B38M
8:28 AM
HST T2
9:24 AM
HST
0h 56m
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HA1033
HA Hawaiian
321
8:35 AM
HST T1
9:22 AM
HST
0h 47m
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WN2265
WN Southwest
7M8
9:40 AM
HST T2
10:30 AM
HST
0h 50m
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WN1461
WN Southwest
7M8
10:40 AM
HST T2
11:30 AM
HST
0h 50m
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HA1073
HA Hawaiian
712
11:35 AM
HST T1
12:19 PM
HST
0h 44m
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HA1083
HA Hawaiian
712
12:19 PM
HST T1
1:03 PM
HST
0h 44m
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WN744
WN Southwest
7M8
1:25 PM
HST T2
2:15 PM
HST
0h 50m
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HA1103
HA Hawaiian
712
1:46 PM
HST T1
2:30 PM
HST
0h 44m
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B65864
B6 JetBlue
321
4:15 PM
HST T1
5:02 PM
HST
0h 47m
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WN3070
WN Southwest
B38M
5:20 PM
HST T2
6:05 PM
HST
0h 45m
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B65865
B6 JetBlue
712
5:20 PM
HST T1
6:02 PM
HST
0h 42m
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WN2267
WN Southwest
7M8
5:20 PM
HST T2
6:05 PM
HST
0h 45m
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HA1153
HA Hawaiian
712
6:30 PM
HST T1
7:11 PM
HST
0h 41m
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B65849
B6 JetBlue
712
6:30 PM
HST T1
7:11 PM
HST
0h 41m
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B65862
B6 JetBlue
712
7:47 PM
HST T1
8:28 PM
HST
0h 41m
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HA1163
HA Hawaiian
712
7:47 PM
HST T1
8:28 PM
HST
0h 41m
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WN1791
WN Southwest
7M8
8:40 PM
HST T2
9:25 PM
HST
0h 45m
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WN489
WN Southwest
7M8
8:40 PM
HST T2
9:25 PM
HST
0h 45m
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AS8301
AS Alaska
717
6:00 AM
HST
6:39 AM
HST
0h 39m
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WN2529
WN Southwest
B38M
6:15 AM
HST
6:55 AM
HST
0h 40m
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WN2978
WN Southwest
7M8
6:15 AM
HST
6:55 AM
HST
0h 40m
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AS8302
AS Alaska
717
6:48 AM
HST
7:27 AM
HST
0h 39m
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AS8303
AS Alaska
717
7:28 AM
HST
8:05 AM
HST
0h 37m
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HA1024
HA Hawaiian
712
7:28 AM
HST
8:05 AM
HST
0h 37m
M T W T F S S
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WN3078
WN Southwest
B38M
8:20 AM
HST
9:05 AM
HST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN2979
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 AM
HST
9:05 AM
HST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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HA1034
HA Hawaiian
712
8:40 AM
HST
9:18 AM
HST
0h 38m
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HA1074
HA Hawaiian
712
11:50 AM
HST
12:29 PM
HST
0h 39m
M T W T F S S
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B65853
B6 JetBlue
717
11:50 AM
HST
12:29 PM
HST
0h 39m
M T W T F S S
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WN2980
WN Southwest
7M8
11:50 AM
HST
12:35 PM
HST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3783
WN Southwest
B38M
11:50 AM
HST
12:35 PM
HST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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HA1084
HA Hawaiian
717
12:49 PM
HST
1:29 PM
HST
0h 40m
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B65870
B6 JetBlue
717
12:49 PM
HST
1:29 PM
HST
0h 40m
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CPT7672
CPT CPT
C208
1:59 PM
HST
2:42 PM
HST
0h 43m
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CPT776
CPT CPT
2:18 PM
HST
2:47 PM
HST
0h 29m
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B65848
B6 JetBlue
712
2:20 PM
HST
3:00 PM
HST
0h 40m
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WN2191
WN Southwest
2:57 PM
HST
3:18 PM
HST
0h 21m
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WN2981
WN Southwest
7M8
3:45 PM
HST
4:25 PM
HST
0h 40m
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HA1114
HA Hawaiian
712
3:45 PM
HST
4:24 PM
HST
0h 39m
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HA1144
HA Hawaiian
321
5:57 PM
HST
6:37 PM
HST
0h 40m
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HA1154
HA Hawaiian
712
6:32 PM
HST
7:10 PM
HST
0h 38m
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WN2982
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 PM
HST
7:50 PM
HST
0h 40m
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WN1044
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 PM
HST
7:50 PM
HST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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HA1164
HA Hawaiian
717
7:45 PM
HST
8:23 PM
HST
0h 38m
M T W T F S S
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HA1174
HA Hawaiian
717
9:00 PM
HST
9:38 PM
HST
0h 38m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Honolulu, Oahu to Lihue, Kauai
7 carriers, 160 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 160 Flights/wk 101 mi 0h 30m nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop HNL–LIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 61 7M8, B38M 0h45-0h56 60%
HA Hawaiian Airlines 49 321, 712 0h41-0h47 60%
B6 JetBlue 28 321, 712 0h41-0h47 60%
AS Alaska Airlines 20 321, 712, 717 0h41-0h46 60% Oneworld
AAH AAH 2 60%
CPT CPT 2 60%
KMK KMK 1 60%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AS, B6, HA
712 Boeing 717-200 – AS, B6, HA
717 Boeing 717 – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AAH + B6 + CPT + HA + KMK + WN (143 flights/wk, 88%)
Oneworld: AS (20 flights/wk, 12%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HNL to LIH direction.
Mon
23
flights
Tue
23
flights
Wed
23
flights
Thu
23
flights
Fri
23
flights
Sat
22
flights
Sun
21
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
23
Nonstop flights
160
Outbound / wk
167
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
381
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HNL → LIH
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
100%
Return
LIH → HNL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays → LIH delays →

Other ways to reach Lihue, Kauai from Honolulu, Oahu

Nearby airports with service to Lihue Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of HNL with service to Lihue Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lihue, Kauai is 0 hours the same as Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 6:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Distance & Flight Time
101 mi / 163 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 30m to 0h 56m.

HNL–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Distance101 mi / 163 km
Flight time0h 30m to 0h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights160 out / 167 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to LIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Lihue Airport take approximately 0h 30m to 0h 56m. The route covers 101 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: AAH, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, CPT, Hawaiian Airlines, KMK and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 160 nonstop flights per week from HNL to LIH. The return direction has about 167 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, KOA, OGG, PDX, PHX, DEN, SJC, SMF, SFO, SEA, LAS, LAX, YVR, OAK, SAN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LIH to HNL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGG and KOA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 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).