Miami to Lihue, Kauai (MIA–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Miami to Lihue, Kauai
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind 16 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MIA and LIH, connecting options are available through 16 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
DAL ~11h 58m HNL ~12h 17m SNA ~12h 34m VNY ~12h 43m OAK ~13h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
699
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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
MIA → LIH
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
67%
Return
LIH → MIA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays → LIH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Lihue, Kauai is 6 hours behind Miami.
MIA: EDT · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 12:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

Facts

MIA–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
Destination: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MIA to LIH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, HNL, SNA, VNY, OAK, SJC, PDX, SAN, SFO, LAS, PHX, SEA, DEN, LAX, YVR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lihue, Kauai is 6 hours behind Miami.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.