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 11 airlines with nonstop service. Air France, United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,612 miles in approximately 6h. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF Air France | 12 | 752 | 6h05-6h09 | SkyTeam | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 8 | 7M8 | 6h08-6h26 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 7 | A21N | 6h08 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 7M8 | 6h26 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | 752 | 6h09 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | 7M8 | 6h26 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AZ ITA Airways | 7 | B38M | 6h24 | SkyTeam | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 752 | 6h05 | SkyTeam | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 7 | A21N | 6h | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 2 | 73H | 6h24 | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | B38M | 6h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 11 | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 72 | – | 7 |
| Flight time | 6h | 5h 54m | 6h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – | – |
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, Air Canada, Air France, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, avianca, ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 72 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to LIH ranges from 6 hours 0 minutes to 6 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,612 miles (4,203 km). There are approximately 72 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 132 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via SNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and San Diego (SAN).