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

LIH Airport Page →
2,455 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 45m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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✓
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AS968
AS Alaska
A21N
1:46 PM
HST
10:05 PM
PDT
5h 19m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2523
WN Southwest
B38M
9:10 PM
HST
5:20 AM+1
PDT
5h 10m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS967
AS Alaska
A21N
7:50 AM
PDT T1
10:16 AM
HST
5h 26m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
WN3058
WN Southwest
7M8
1:45 PM
PDT T2
4:10 PM
HST
5h 25m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 6h 37m ASCPTJL → ASWN Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Oakland flights
OGG Kahului 7h 16m ASJLQF → ASWN Kahului (OGG) to Oakland flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 49m AAACAM → LXJWNXE Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 30m WN → EJAWNXE Las Vegas (LAS) to Oakland flights
PDX Portland 8h 45m AS → ASBAWN Portland (PDX) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 50m AAPD → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
SEA Seattle 9h 36m ASDLQR → ASFIJL Seattle (SEA) to Oakland flights
SAN San Diego 9h 50m AS → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights
DEN Denver 10h 55m UA → EJALXJWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
SMF Sacramento ~7h 9m AS → Sacramento (SMF) to Oakland flights
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Lihue, Kauai to Oakland
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2,455 mi 5h 15m nonstop +3h ahead

LIH–OAK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,455 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore LIH Routes OAK Routes LIH Live Flights OAK Live Flights LIH Delays OAK Delays
All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to Lihue, Kauai flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIH–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 A21N 5h19 68% Oneworld –
WN Southwest Airlines 7 B38M 5h10 68% – –
HA Hawaiian Airlines 0 – – 68% – –
Aircraft on this route
A21N Airbus A321neo – AS
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (7 flights/wk, 50%)
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 OAK direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIH to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
HNL ~6h 37m SMF ~7h 9m OGG ~7h 16m LAX ~7h 49m ONT ~8h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
269
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 → OAK
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
90%
Return
OAK → LIH
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIH delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

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 3 9
Weekly flights 14 14
Flight time 5h 15m 5h 5m
Departure OTP 68% –
Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of LIH with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

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 15m gate to gate.
Facts

LIH–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lihue, Kauai to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance2,455 mi / 3,950 km
Flight time5h 15m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIH to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Lihue Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 5h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 2,455 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from LIH to OAK: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Daniel K. Inouye, Kahului and Los Angeles.
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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LIH to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIH to OAK is about 5 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,455 miles (3,950 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Daniel K. Inouye, Kahului and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).