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

LIH Airport Page →
2,672 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 22m ago
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AS228
AS Alaska
7M8
10:46 AM
HST
7:24 PM
PDT
5h 38m
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AS220
AS Alaska
7M8
8:05 AM
PDT T2
11:28 AM
HST
6h 23m
19%
M T W T F S S
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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 56m ASCPTJL → ASFJQF Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to San Diego flights
OGG Kahului 7h 10m ASJLQF → ASWN Kahului (OGG) to San Diego flights
OAK Oakland 7h 30m ASWN → ASSISWN Oakland (OAK) to San Diego flights
SJC San Jose 7h 32m AS → ASEJAVJA San Jose (SJC) to San Diego flights
SMF Sacramento 7h 32m AS → ASJLWN Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 39m AAACAM → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 53m ASAVQR → ACASAZ San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 1m AAPD → AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 40m WN → ASDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 10h 30m UA → ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Lihue, Kauai to San Diego
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,672 mi 5h 38m nonstop +3h ahead

LIH–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,672 miles in approximately 5h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore LIH Routes SAN Routes LIH Live Flights SAN Live Flights LIH Delays SAN Delays
All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Lihue, Kauai flights
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 7M8 5h38 100% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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
7
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIH to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
HNL ~6h 56m OGG ~7h 10m OAK ~7h 30m SJC ~7h 32m SMF ~7h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
645
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
Return
SAN → LIH
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
100%
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 5
Weekly flights 7 61
Flight time 5h 38m 5h 25m
Departure OTP 100% –
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 38m gate to gate.
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 38m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 5h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 2,672 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LIH to SAN: Alaska 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 San Francisco Bay Oakland.
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIH to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIH to SAN is about 5 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,672 miles (4,300 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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