Los Angeles to Lihue, Kauai (LAX–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–LIH is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,612 miles in approximately 5h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA | 14 | 32Q, A21N | 5h58-6h08 | Oneworld | BA | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, AZ | 8 | 7M8 | 6h08-6h13 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, AZ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM | 7 | 32Q | 5h55 | SkyTeam | AF, AM | |
| LA LATAM Chile | 7 | 320 | 5h55 | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines Also: AS | 2 | A21N | 5h39 | – | AS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | 738 | 5h44 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lihue, Kauai from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→LIH | SNA→LIH | SAN→LIH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 36 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | – | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 107 | – | 14 |
| Flight time | 5h 36m | 5h 54m | 6h 17m |
| Departure OTP | 99% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · LIH: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–LIH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to LIH
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Lihue Airport (LIH) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, LATAM Chile, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 107 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to LIH ranges from 5 hours 36 minutes to 6 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,612 miles (4,203 km). There are approximately 107 weekly flights outbound and 87 return, totaling 194 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).