Lihue, Kauai to Kailua-Kona (LIH–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Lihue, Kauai to Kailua-Kona
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 263 mi 0h 52m nonstop 14 1-stop hubs

LIH–KOA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hawaiian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 263 miles in approximately 0h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIH–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 717 0h52 67% – –
Aircraft on this route
717 Boeing 717 – HA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LIH to KOA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIH to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
OGG ~7h 28m OAK ~11h 46m SJC ~12h 23m HNL ~13h 35m YVR ~14h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
207
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LIH → KOA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
KOA → LIH
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIH delays → KOA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from Lihue, Kauai

Nearby airports with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Metric LIH→KOA HNL→KOA
Distance from LIH – 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8
Weekly flights 7 226
Flight time 0h 52m 0h 39m
Departure OTP 67% –
Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona flights
Airports within 200 miles of LIH with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kailua-Kona is 0 hours the same as Lihue, Kauai.
LIH: HST · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai, it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
263 mi / 423 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 52m.
Facts

LIH–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lihue, Kauai to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance263 mi / 423 km
Flight time0h 52m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
Destination: KOA
Full nameEllison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIH to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Lihue Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take approximately 0h 52m. The route covers 263 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Hawaiian Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from LIH to KOA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OGG, OAK, SJC, HNL, YVR, LAS, PHX, PDX, DEN, SEA, SFO, LAX, SAN and SMF. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KOA 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 KOA

Lihue Airport (LIH) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from Hawaiian Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIH to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIH to KOA ranges from 0 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 263 miles (423 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via OGG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).