Minneapolis to Lihue, Kauai (MSP–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MSP and LIH. Nearest airports to MSP with scheduled service: Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC, 62 mi) · Rochester International Airport (RST, 76 mi) · Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU, 85 mi)
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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 10 hubs
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 10h 9m DLKEVS → AQASJL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Lihue, Kauai flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 29m AFDLF9 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SFO San Francisco 10h 38m AFCADL → ASAVIB San Francisco (SFO) to Lihue, Kauai flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 56m AFAMDL → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
PHX Phoenix 10h 56m AAAFAM → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
DEN Denver 10h 56m ACAFCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SEA Seattle 11h 12m AFAMAS → ASDLQR Seattle (SEA) to Lihue, Kauai flights
PDX Portland 18h 5m AFAMAS → AS Portland (PDX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SAN San Diego 18h 37m AFDLKE → AS San Diego (SAN) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SMF Sacramento 19h 46m AFDLVS → AS Sacramento (SMF) to Lihue, Kauai flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Lihue, Kauai
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and LIH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
HNL ~10h 9m LAS ~10h 29m SFO ~10h 38m LAX ~10h 56m PHX ~10h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
758
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
MSP → LIH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
LIH → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → LIH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Lihue, Kauai is 5 hours behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 1:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to LIH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Daniel K. Inouye, Harry Reid and San Francisco.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LIH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Lihue, Kauai is 5 hours behind Minneapolis.
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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Daniel K. Inouye, Harry Reid and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.