Lihue, Kauai to Vancouver (LIH–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,723 mi airlines 4/wk
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WS1875
WS WestJet
7M8
10:50 PM
HST
7:39 AM+1
PDT
5h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1874
WS WestJet
B38M
6:12 PM
PDT TM
10:13 PM
HST
7h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3006
AF Air France
B38M
6:15 PM
PDT TM
10:42 PM
HST
6h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Lihue, Kauai to Vancouver
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,723 mi 5h 49m nonstop +3h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

LIH–YVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 2,723 miles in approximately 5h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LIH–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 4 7M8 5h49 42%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (4 flights/wk, 100%)
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 YVR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LIH to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
460
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LIH → YVR
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Arriving
78%
Return
YVR → LIH
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIH delays → YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Lihue, Kauai

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric LIH→YVR HNL→YVR
Distance from LIH 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 4 27
Flight time 5h 49m 4h 56m
Departure OTP 42%
Airports within 200 miles of LIH with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai, it's 9:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
2,723 mi / 4,383 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 49m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Getting from YVR

The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.

Vancouver Climate

Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.

Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.

LIH–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lihue, Kauai to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance2,723 mi / 4,383 km
Flight time5h 49m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 8 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIH to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Lihue Airport to Vancouver International Airport take approximately 5h 49m. The route covers 2,723 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from LIH to YVR. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, OAK, OGG, HNL, SFO, LAS, KOA, SEA, PHX, LAX, DEN, PDX, SMF and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Vancouver is 3 hours ahead of Lihue, Kauai.
Yes, return flights from YVR 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 YVR

Lihue Airport (LIH) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LIH to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIH to YVR ranges from 5 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,723 miles (4,383 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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