Lihue, Kauai to Oakland (LIH–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LIH Airport Page →
2,455 mi airlines 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
HA968
HA Hawaiian
321
5:29 PM
HST
1:39 AM+1
PDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN962
WN Southwest
B38M
9:10 PM
HST
5:20 AM+1
PDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1851
WN Southwest
7M8
9:10 PM
HST
5:30 AM+1
PDT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA967
HA Hawaiian
321
9:10 AM
PDT T1
11:46 AM
HST
5h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN432
WN Southwest
7M8
1:35 PM
PDT T2
4:10 PM
HST
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2564
WN Southwest
7M8
1:45 PM
PDT T2
4:10 PM
HST
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Lihue, Kauai to Oakland
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,455 mi 5h 10m nonstop +3h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

LIH–OAK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,455 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIH–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8, B38M 5h10-5h20 60%
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 321 5h10 60%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – HA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (21 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 OAK direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIH to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
308
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LIH → OAK
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
86%
Return
OAK → LIH
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIH delays → OAK delays →

Other ways to reach Oakland from Lihue, Kauai

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric LIH→OAK HNL→OAK
Distance from LIH 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4
Weekly flights 21 22
Flight time 5h 10m 5h 1m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of LIH with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai, it's 9:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,455 mi / 3,950 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 10m to 5h 20m.

LIH–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lihue, Kauai to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance2,455 mi / 3,950 km
Flight time5h 10m to 5h 20m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 22 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
Destination: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIH to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Lihue Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 5h 10m to 5h 20m. The route covers 2,455 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from LIH to OAK. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SMF, KOA, CMA, YVR, LAS, PHX, DEN, SEA, PDX, LAX, HNL, SAN and OGG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 3 hours ahead of Lihue, Kauai.
Yes, return flights from OAK 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 OAK

Lihue Airport (LIH) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected by nonstop service from Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LIH to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIH to OAK ranges from 5 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,455 miles (3,950 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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