Lihue, Kauai to Denver (LIH–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA2308
UA United
752
7:40 PM
HST
6:28 AM+1
MDT
6h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA376
UA United
752
9:15 PM
HST
8:03 AM+1
MDT
6h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA214
UA United
752
9:15 PM
HST
8:16 AM+1
MDT
7h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2307
UA United
752
11:56 AM
MDT
3:31 PM
HST
7h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1297
UA United
752
3:40 PM
MDT
7:39 PM
HST
7h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA529
UA United
752
3:50 PM
MDT
7:37 PM
HST
7h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Lihue, Kauai to Denver
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 3,409 mi 6h 48m nonstop +4h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

LIH–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,409 miles in approximately 6h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIH–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 9 752 6h48-7h01 70% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LIH to DEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIH to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
910
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 → DEN
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
82%
Return
DEN → LIH
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIH delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Lihue, Kauai

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric LIH→DEN HNL→DEN
Distance from LIH 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 9 14
Flight time 6h 48m 6h 18m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of LIH with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Denver is 4 hours ahead of Lihue, Kauai.
LIH: HST · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai, it's 10:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
3,409 mi / 5,487 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 48m to 7h 1m.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

LIH–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lihue, Kauai to Denver route.
Route details
Distance3,409 mi / 5,487 km
Flight time6h 48m to 7h 1m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIH to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Lihue Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 6h 48m to 7h 1m. The route covers 3,409 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from LIH to DEN. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KOA, ALN, OGG, OAK, LAS, YVR, HNL, PHX, PDX, SEA, SFO, SJC, LAX, SAN and SMF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 4 hours ahead of Lihue, Kauai.
Yes, return flights from DEN 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.

Flights from LIH to DEN

Lihue Airport (LIH) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIH to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIH to DEN ranges from 6 hours 48 minutes to 7 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,409 miles (5,487 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via KOA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).