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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN1851
WN Southwest
B38M
9:10 PM
HST
5:30 AM+1
PDT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA967+1
HA Hawaiian
A21N
8:31 AM
PDT
10:41 AM
HST
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS967
AS Alaska
32B
8:31 AM
PDT T1
10:56 AM
HST
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2564
WN Southwest
B38M
1:45 PM
PDT T2
4:10 PM
HST
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Lihue, Kauai to Oakland
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,455 mi 5h 20m nonstop +3h ahead 16 1-stop hubs

LIH–OAK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,455 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 16 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
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 100%
WN Southwest Airlines 7 B38M 5h20 100%
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (14 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
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
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIH to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
277
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 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 8
Weekly flights 7 14
Flight time 5h 20m 5h 10m
Departure OTP 100%
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 20m.

LIH–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lihue, Kauai to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance2,455 mi / 3,950 km
Flight time5h 20m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 16 return
1-stop connections16 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 20m. The route covers 2,455 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from LIH to OAK. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KOA, SMF, SNA, ONT, YVR, ASE, LAS, PHX, LAX, SEA, DEN, PDX, HNL, SAN, CMA 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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIH to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIH to OAK ranges from 5 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,455 miles (3,950 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via KOA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).