Lihue, Kauai to San Jose (LIH–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS242
AS Alaska
7M8
12:16 PM
HST
8:33 PM
PDT
5h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS58+1
AS Alaska
73H
1:37 PM
HST
9:51 PM
PDT
5h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS54+1
AS Alaska
7M8
7:00 AM
PDT TB
9:36 AM
HST
5h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS257
AS Alaska
738
7:00 AM
PDT TB
9:46 AM
HST
5h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS357
AS Alaska
B38M
12:58 PM
PDT TB
3:44 PM
HST
5h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Lihue, Kauai to San Jose
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 2,464 mi 5h 14m nonstop +3h ahead 17 1-stop hubs

LIH–SJC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and KAI lead the route. The flight covers 2,464 miles in approximately 5h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIH–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 8 73H, 7M8 5h14-5h17 100% Oneworld HA
KAI KAI 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (8 flights/wk, 89%)
Unaffiliated: KAI (1 flights/wk, 11%)
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 SJC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIH to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
436
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 San Jose from Lihue, Kauai

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric LIH→SJC HNL→SJC
Distance from LIH 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 7
Weekly flights 8 37
Flight time 5h 14m 4h 55m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of LIH with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai, it's 9:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
2,464 mi / 3,964 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 14m to 5h 17m.

LIH–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lihue, Kauai to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance2,464 mi / 3,964 km
Flight time5h 14m to 5h 17m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
Destination: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIH to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Lihue Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 5h 14m to 5h 17m. The route covers 2,464 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and KAI. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from LIH to SJC. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SMF, OAK, SNA, YYJ, YVR, ASE, PHX, LAS, DEN, SEA, LAX, SAN, HNL, PDX, CMA, OGG and KOA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 3 hours ahead of Lihue, Kauai.
Yes, return flights from SJC 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 SJC

Lihue Airport (LIH) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and KAI. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIH to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIH to SJC ranges from 5 hours 14 minutes to 5 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,464 miles (3,964 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SMF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).