Lihue, Kauai to San Diego (LIH–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS Alaska
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8:11 AM
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Lihue, Kauai to San Diego
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 2,672 mi 5h 13m nonstop +3h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

LIH–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,672 miles in approximately 5h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore LIH Routes SAN Routes LIH Live Flights SAN Live Flights LIH Delays SAN Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIH–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 738 5h45 70% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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 SAN 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
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIH to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
YVR ~12h 49m OGG ~14h 28m PHX ~15h 7m OAK ~16h 35m LAS ~16h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
649
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 → SAN
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
76%
Return
SAN → LIH
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIH delays → SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Lihue, Kauai

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric LIH→SAN HNL→SAN
Distance from LIH – 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 8 68
Flight time 5h 13m 5h 20m
Departure OTP 70% –
Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of LIH with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai, it's 9:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,672 mi / 4,300 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 13m to 5h 45m.
Facts

LIH–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lihue, Kauai to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,672 mi / 4,300 km
Flight time5h 13m to 5h 45m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIH to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Lihue Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 5h 13m to 5h 45m. The route covers 2,672 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from LIH to SAN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YVR, OGG, PHX, OAK, LAS, SFO, SEA, DEN, HNL, PDX, SJC, LAX, SMF and KOA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours ahead of Lihue, Kauai.
Yes, return flights from SAN 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 SAN

Lihue Airport (LIH) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIH to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIH to SAN ranges from 5 hours 13 minutes to 5 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,672 miles (4,300 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via YVR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).