Lihue, Kauai to Honolulu, Oahu (LIH–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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101 mi airlines 162/wk
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✈ Nonstop
AS1004
AS Alaska
717
6:00 AM
HST
6:39 AM
HST
0h 39m
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WN2978
WN Southwest
7M8
6:15 AM
HST
6:55 AM
HST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AS1014
AS Alaska
717
6:48 AM
HST
7:27 AM
HST
0h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AS1024
AS Alaska
717
7:21 AM
HST
8:00 AM
HST
0h 39m
M T W T F S S
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CPT7678
CPT CPT
C408
8:05 AM
HST
8:35 AM
HST
0h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AS1034
AS Alaska
717
8:11 AM
HST
8:50 AM
HST
0h 39m
M T W T F S S
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CPT8678
CPT CPT
C408
8:15 AM
HST
8:46 AM
HST
0h 31m
M T W T F S S
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CPT903
CPT CPT
8:17 AM
HST
8:52 AM
HST
0h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN2979
WN Southwest
B38M
8:20 AM
HST
9:05 AM
HST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AS1044
AS Alaska
717
8:56 AM
HST
9:37 AM
HST
0h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AS1054
AS Alaska
717
9:41 AM
HST
10:22 AM
HST
0h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AS1064
AS Alaska
717
10:36 AM
HST
11:17 AM
HST
0h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN2980
WN Southwest
7M8
11:50 AM
HST
12:35 PM
HST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AS1074
AS Alaska
717
11:52 AM
HST
12:35 PM
HST
0h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AS1084
AS Alaska
717
12:32 PM
HST
1:13 PM
HST
0h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AS1094
AS Alaska
717
1:54 PM
HST
2:35 PM
HST
0h 41m
M T W T F S S
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HA1094+4
HA Hawaiian
712
1:54 PM
HST
2:24 PM
HST
0h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CPT774
CPT CPT
C408
2:08 PM
HST
2:38 PM
HST
0h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AS1104
AS Alaska
717
2:53 PM
HST
3:35 PM
HST
0h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AS1114
AS Alaska
717
3:44 PM
HST
4:23 PM
HST
0h 39m
M T W T F S S
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WN2981
WN Southwest
B38M
3:45 PM
HST
4:25 PM
HST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AS1124
AS Alaska
717
4:20 PM
HST
4:58 PM
HST
0h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AS1134
AS Alaska
717
5:10 PM
HST
5:48 PM
HST
0h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AS1144
AS Alaska
717
6:10 PM
HST
6:47 PM
HST
0h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AS1154
AS Alaska
717
6:40 PM
HST
7:17 PM
HST
0h 37m
M T W T F S S
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WN2982
WN Southwest
B38M
7:10 PM
HST
7:50 PM
HST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AS1164
AS Alaska
717
7:55 PM
HST
8:34 PM
HST
0h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AS1174
AS Alaska
712
9:00 PM
HST
9:39 PM
HST
0h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AS1003
AS Alaska
717
5:36 AM
HST T1
6:17 AM
HST
0h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AS1013
AS Alaska
717
6:10 AM
HST T1
6:51 AM
HST
0h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN1060
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 AM
HST T2
7:15 AM
HST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AS1023
AS Alaska
717
7:00 AM
HST T1
7:41 AM
HST
0h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AS1033
AS Alaska
717
7:45 AM
HST T1
8:26 AM
HST
0h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AS1043
AS Alaska
717
8:30 AM
HST T1
9:11 AM
HST
0h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN2265
WN Southwest
B38M
9:40 AM
HST T2
10:30 AM
HST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AS1053
AS Alaska
717
9:52 AM
HST T1
10:34 AM
HST
0h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AS1063
AS Alaska
717
10:40 AM
HST T1
11:22 AM
HST
0h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AS1073
AS Alaska
717
11:19 AM
HST T1
12:02 PM
HST
0h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AS1083
AS Alaska
717
12:39 PM
HST T1
1:24 PM
HST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN744
WN Southwest
B38M
1:25 PM
HST T2
2:15 PM
HST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AS1093
AS Alaska
717
1:50 PM
HST T1
2:35 PM
HST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AS1103
AS Alaska
717
2:55 PM
HST T1
3:39 PM
HST
0h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AS1113
AS Alaska
717
3:50 PM
HST T1
4:32 PM
HST
0h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AS1123
AS Alaska
717
4:43 PM
HST T1
5:24 PM
HST
0h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AS1133
AS Alaska
717
5:15 PM
HST T1
5:56 PM
HST
0h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN2267
WN Southwest
B38M
5:20 PM
HST T2
6:05 PM
HST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AS1153
AS Alaska
717
6:40 PM
HST T1
7:21 PM
HST
0h 41m
M T W T F S S
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HA1163+5
HA Hawaiian
712
7:48 PM
HST
8:19 PM
HST
0h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AS1163
AS Alaska
712
7:48 PM
HST T1
8:29 PM
HST
0h 41m
M T W T F S S
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WN489
WN Southwest
7M8
8:40 PM
HST T2
9:25 PM
HST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AS1173
AS Alaska
717
9:40 PM
HST T1
10:21 PM
HST
0h 41m
M T W T F S S
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Lihue, Kauai to Honolulu, Oahu
5 carriers, 162 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 162 Flights/wk 101 mi 0h 30m nonstop 16 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop LIH–HNL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 34 7M8, B38M 0h40-0h45 63%
CPT CPT 3 C408 0h30-0h35 63%
AAH AAH 2 63%
HA Hawaiian Airlines Also: AS, B6, JL, PR, QF 2 712 0h30 63% AS, B6, JL, PR, QF
KMK KMK 0 63%
Aircraft on this route
712 Boeing 717-200 – AS, HA
717 Boeing 717 – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
C408 Cessna 408 SkyCourier – CPT
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: AAH + CPT + HA + KMK + WN (41 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 HNL direction.
Mon
26
flights
Tue
21
flights
Wed
23
flights
Thu
24
flights
Fri
23
flights
Sat
24
flights
Sun
23
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
28
Nonstop flights
162
Outbound / wk
153
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIH to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
347
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.

Other ways to reach Honolulu, Oahu from Lihue, Kauai

Nearby airports with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of LIH with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Honolulu, Oahu is 0 hours the same as Lihue, Kauai.
LIH: HST · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai, it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
101 mi / 163 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 30m to 0h 45m.

LIH–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lihue, Kauai to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance101 mi / 163 km
Flight time0h 30m to 0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights162 out / 153 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
Destination: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIH to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Lihue Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take approximately 0h 30m to 0h 45m. The route covers 101 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: AAH, CPT, Hawaiian Airlines, KMK and Southwest Airlines. Plus 5 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 162 nonstop flights per week from LIH to HNL. The return direction has about 153 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SMF, ONT, YYJ, YVR, LAS, OAK, PHX, KOA, OGG, SJC, PDX, DEN, LAX, SEA, SAN and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HNL to LIH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MKK, LNY and JHM. 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 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).