Lihue, Kauai to Austin (LIH–AUS) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 9h 35m AAACAM AAAMAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin flights
PHX Phoenix 9h 44m AAPD AADLWN Phoenix (PHX) to Austin flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 45m WN DLEJAF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Austin flights
DEN Denver 9h 54m UA ACDLF9 Denver (DEN) to Austin flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 58m ASAVQR ACCWGDL San Francisco (SFO) to Austin flights
OAK Oakland 10h 10m ASWN RKJWN Oakland (OAK) to Austin flights
SAN San Diego 10h 50m AS ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Austin flights
SEA Seattle 11h 8m ASDLQR ASAYDE Seattle (SEA) to Austin flights
SMF Sacramento 19h 2m AS WN Sacramento (SMF) to Austin flights
SJC San Jose 19h 19m ASLXJ EJAWN San Jose (SJC) to Austin flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lihue, Kauai to Austin
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between LIH and AUS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIH to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
663
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LIH → AUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
AUS → LIH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIH delays → AUS delays →

Other ways to reach Austin from Lihue, Kauai

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric LIH→AUS HNL→AUS
Distance from LIH 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LIH with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Austin is 5 hours ahead of Lihue, Kauai.
LIH: HST · AUS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai, it's 11:00 PM in Austin.
Getting from AUS

CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.

Austin Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.

Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.

LIH–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lihue, Kauai to Austin route.
Route details
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
Destination: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIH to AUS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
Austin is 5 hours ahead of Lihue, Kauai.
Yes, return flights from AUS to LIH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).