Lihue, Kauai to Los Angeles (LIH–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LIH–LAX is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 2,612 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 14 | 32Q, A21N | 5h32-5h40 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 8 | 7M8 | 5h39-5h45 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 7M8 | 5h39 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | 7M8 | 5h39 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AZ ITA Airways | 7 | B38M | 5h38 | SkyTeam | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 752 | 5h25 | SkyTeam | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 7 | A21N | 5h30 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 2 | 7M8 | 5h37 | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | B38M | 5h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Lihue, Kauai
| Metric | LIH→LAX | HNL→LAX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LIH | – | 101 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 21 |
| Weekly flights | 60 | 261 |
| Flight time | 5h 25m | 4h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
LIH: HST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai, it's 9:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
LIH–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LIH to LAX
Lihue Airport (LIH) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, avianca, ITA Airways, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 60 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LIH to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LIH to LAX ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,612 miles (4,203 km). There are approximately 60 weekly flights outbound and 72 return, totaling 132 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via ALN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).