Los Angeles to Lihue, Kauai (LAX–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–LIH is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,612 miles in approximately 5h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, AZ | 15 | 7M8, B38M | 5h59 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, AZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, BA, PD | 14 | 32Q, A21N | 5h51-5h59 | Oneworld | AT, BA, PD | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 9 | 73H, A21N | 5h37-5h58 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM | 7 | 32Q | 5h49 | SkyTeam | AF, AM | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 2 | 7M8 | 5h45 | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| LA LATAM Chile | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Lihue, Kauai from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→LIH | SNA→LIH | SBA→LIH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 36 mi | 88 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 113 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 5h 58m | 5h 54m | 5h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
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 United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, LATAM Chile and Sun Country Airlines. With 113 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to LIH is about 5 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,612 miles (4,203 km). There are approximately 113 weekly flights outbound and 100 return, totaling 213 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Daniel K. Inouye, Kahului and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Santa Barbara (SBA) and San Diego (SAN).