Kailua-Kona to Lihue, Kauai (KOA–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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HA Hawaiian
712
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712
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Kailua-Kona to Lihue, Kauai
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 263 mi 0h 57m nonstop 15 1-stop hubs

KOA–LIH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Hawaiian Airlines and STT lead the route. The flight covers 263 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KOA–LIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 712 0h57 100% – –
STT STT 0 – – 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
712 Boeing 717-200 – HA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + STT (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, KOA 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 KOA to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
VNY ~12h 10m OAK ~12h 22m HNL ~14h 19m LAS ~16h 41m SJC ~17h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
219
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
KOA → LIH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
LIH → KOA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays → LIH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lihue, Kauai from Kailua-Kona

Nearby airports with service to Lihue Airport.
Metric KOA→LIH OGG→LIH HNL→LIH
Distance from KOA – 84 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 8
Weekly flights 7 14 160
Flight time 0h 57m 0h 55m 0h 30m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Kahului (OGG) to Lihue, Kauai flights · Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Lihue, Kauai flights
Airports within 200 miles of KOA with service to Lihue Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Lihue, Kauai is 0 hours the same as Kailua-Kona.
KOA: HST · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona, it's 6:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Distance & Flight Time
263 mi / 423 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 57m.
Facts

KOA–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kailua-Kona to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Distance263 mi / 423 km
Flight time0h 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: KOA
Full nameEllison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 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 KOA to LIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole to Lihue Airport take approximately 0h 57m. The route covers 263 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Hawaiian Airlines and STT.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from KOA to LIH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, OAK, HNL, LAS, SJC, PHX, SFO, DEN, PDX, LAX, SMF, OGG, SEA, SAN and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LIH to KOA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGG and HNL. 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 KOA to LIH

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) and Lihue Airport (LIH) are connected by nonstop service from Hawaiian Airlines and STT. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KOA to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOA to LIH ranges from 0 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 263 miles (423 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG) and Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).