Lihue, Kauai to Las Vegas (LIH–LAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
WN2983
WN Southwest
7M8
8:10 PM
HST
5:05 AM+1
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1890
WN Southwest
7M8
9:50 AM
PDT T1
1:10 PM
HST
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1161
WN Southwest
7M8
9:55 AM
PDT T1
1:15 PM
HST
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Lihue, Kauai to Las Vegas
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,814 mi 5h 55m nonstop +3h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

LIH–LAS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,814 miles in approximately 5h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIH–LAS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7M8 5h55 100%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 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 LAS 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
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIH to LAS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
846
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 Las Vegas from Lihue, Kauai

Nearby airports with service to Harry Reid International Airport.
Metric LIH→LAS HNL→LAS
Distance from LIH 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 7 50
Flight time 5h 55m 5h 19m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LIH with service to Harry Reid International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Las Vegas is 3 hours ahead of Lihue, Kauai.
LIH: HST · LAS: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai, it's 9:00 PM in Las Vegas.
Distance & Flight Time
2,814 mi / 4,529 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 55m.
Getting from LAS

Taxis and ride-shares dominate ground transport. A metered taxi to the Strip costs $20–30; to downtown Las Vegas ("Fremont Street area"), $20–25. Ride-shares are comparable or slightly cheaper.Hotel casino shuttles serve major properties. No rail connects the airport to the Strip. Rental car facilities are at the CONRAC facility adjacent to the terminals, accessible by shuttle. Tunnel project (LVCC Loop) does not serve the airport.

Las Vegas Climate

Hot desert climate. Summers are intensely hot (38–45°C) with low humidity. Heat itself rarely disrupts flights, but monsoonal afternoon thunderstorms from July through September can produce brief but severe delays. Microbursts and lightning strikes ground aircraft quickly.

Winters are mild and sunny (5–15°C) with rare frost. Snow is unusual but possible in January and February. Spring dust storms (haboobs) can reduce visibility rapidly. The airport sits at 2,181 feet; thin air affects aircraft performance on extremely hot days.

LIH–LAS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lihue, Kauai to Las Vegas route.
Route details
Distance2,814 mi / 4,529 km
Flight time5h 55m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
Destination: LAS
IATA / ICAOLAS / KLAS
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr58.4M
Elevation2,181 ft / 665 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIH to LAS flights.
Nonstop flights from Lihue Airport to Harry Reid International Airport take approximately 5h 55m. The route covers 2,814 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from LIH to LAS. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNA, ONT, SMF, ASE, KOA, YVR, OGG, OAK, PHX, TPA, DEN, HNL, SEA, LAX, PDX, SJC, SFO, SAN and CMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Las Vegas is 3 hours ahead of Lihue, Kauai.
Yes, return flights from LAS 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.
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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 LAS

Lihue Airport (LIH) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIH to LAS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIH to LAS ranges from 5 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,814 miles (4,529 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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