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

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Lihue, Kauai to San Jose
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,464 mi 5h 14m nonstop +3h ahead 13 1-stop hubs

LIH–SJC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,464 miles in approximately 5h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 4 73H 5h14 75% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (4 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 SJC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIH to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
SFO ~7h 46m YVR ~8h 55m PHX ~18h 35m LAS ~19h 5m SEA ~19h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
418
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 → SJC
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
92%
Return
SJC → LIH
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIH delays → SJC delays →
Alternatives

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 1 4
Weekly flights 4 33
Flight time 5h 14m 5h
Departure OTP 75% –
Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of LIH with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

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.
Facts

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
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

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. The route covers 2,464 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from LIH to SJC. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFO, YVR, PHX, LAS, SEA, DEN, LAX, HNL, SAN, 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. With 4 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. The route covers a distance of 2,464 miles (3,964 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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