New York to Lihue, Kauai (JFK–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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New York to Lihue, Kauai
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind 17 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between JFK and LIH, connecting options are available through 17 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
DAL ~12h 40m OAK ~12h 45m VNY ~12h 57m SMF ~13h 10m SJC ~13h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
684
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
JFK → LIH
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
LIH → JFK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → LIH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Lihue, Kauai is 6 hours behind New York.
JFK: EDT · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 12:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 JFK to LIH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, OAK, VNY, SMF, SJC, SNA, PDX, SFO, SAN, HNL, LAX, PHX, SEA, DEN, LAS, YVR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lihue, Kauai is 6 hours behind New York.
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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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.