Lihue, Kauai to Honolulu, Oahu (LIH–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LIH–HNL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, CPT and AAH lead the route. The flight covers 101 miles in approximately 0h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 34 | 7M8, B38M | 0h40-0h45 | – | – | |
| CPT CPT | 3 | C408 | 0h30-0h35 | – | – | |
| AAH AAH | 2 | – | – | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines Also: AS, B6, JL, PR, QF | 2 | 712 | 0h30 | – | AS, B6, JL, PR, QF | |
| KMK KMK | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Honolulu, Oahu from Lihue, Kauai
| Metric | LIH→HNL | MKK→HNL | LNY→HNL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LIH | – | 155 mi | 174 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 162 | 165 | 53 |
| Flight time | 0h 30m | 0h 32m | 0h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LIH: HST · HNL: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai, it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
LIH–HNL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LIH to HNL
Lihue Airport (LIH) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from AAH, CPT, Hawaiian Airlines, KMK and Southwest Airlines. With 162 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LIH to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LIH to HNL ranges from 0 hours 30 minutes to 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 101 miles (163 km). There are approximately 162 weekly flights outbound and 153 return, totaling 315 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via SMF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kaunakakai (MKK), Lanai City (LNY) and Lahaina (JHM).