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

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AS245
AS Alaska
73H
10:42 AM
HST
7:29 PM
PDT
5h 47m
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M T W T F S S
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AS76
AS Alaska
738
3:04 PM
HST
11:48 PM
PDT
5h 44m
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M T W T F S S
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AS1363
AS Alaska
7M8
8:13 AM
PDT T2
11:30 AM
HST
6h 17m
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M T W T F S S
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AS217+1
AS Alaska
7M8
10:58 AM
PDT T2
2:24 PM
HST
6h 26m
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M T W T F S S
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Lihue, Kauai to San Diego
1 carrier, 10 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 2,672 mi 5h 44m nonstop +3h ahead 16 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 44m. Beyond nonstop, 16 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 10 738, 73H 5h44-5h47 88% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (10 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
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIH to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
636
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.
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 10 51
Flight time 5h 44m 5h 5m
Departure OTP 88% –
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 44m to 5h 47m.
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 44m to 5h 47m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights10 out / 14 return
1-stop connections16 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 44m to 5h 47m. The route covers 2,672 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from LIH to SAN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SMF, SNA, YVR, OGG, TPA, PHX, LAS, OAK, DEN, LAX, PDX, HNL, SEA, SFO, SJC 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 10 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 44 minutes to 5 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,672 miles (4,300 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via SMF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).