Lihue, Kauai to Tampa (LIH–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,750 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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 8 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 11h 15m AAACAM → AFDLWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Tampa flights
DEN Denver 11h 38m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Tampa flights
PHX Phoenix 12h 3m AAPD → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Tampa flights
SFO San Francisco 12h 23m ASAVQR → NZUAVA San Francisco (SFO) to Tampa flights
SEA Seattle 12h 46m ASDLQR → ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Tampa flights
LAS Las Vegas 13h 52m WN → F9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Tampa flights
SAN San Diego 23h 36m AS → ASWN San Diego (SAN) to Tampa flights
PDX Portland ~12h 18m AS → Portland (PDX) to Tampa flights
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Lihue, Kauai to Tampa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,750 mi 8h 20m nonstop +6h ahead

LIH–TPA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Tampa (TPA) Tampa to Lihue, Kauai flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIH to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
LAX ~11h 15m DEN ~11h 38m PHX ~12h 3m PDX ~12h 18m SFO ~12h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
502
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 → TPA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
56%
Return
TPA → LIH
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIH delays → TPA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Tampa is 6 hours ahead of Lihue, Kauai.
LIH: HST · TPA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Tampa.
Distance & Flight Time
4,750 mi / 7,644 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 20m gate to gate.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LIH–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lihue, Kauai to Tampa route.
Route details
Distance4,750 mi / 7,644 km
Flight time8h 20m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
Destination: TPA
Full nameTampa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIH to TPA flights.
Nonstop flights from Lihue Airport to Tampa International Airport take about 8h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 4,750 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Tampa is 6 hours ahead of Lihue, Kauai.
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 TPA

Lihue Airport (LIH) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LIH to TPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIH to TPA is about 8 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,750 miles (7,644 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.