Oakland to Lihue, Kauai (OAK–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
OAK–LIH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,455 miles in approximately 5h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 7M8, B38M | 5h30 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 32B | 5h27 | Oneworld | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Lihue, Kauai from Oakland
| Metric | OAK→LIH | SFO→LIH | SJC→LIH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from OAK | – | 11 mi | 29 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 10 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 33 | 2 |
| Flight time | 5h 30m | 5h 39m | 5h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
OAK: PDT · LIH: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 3:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
OAK–LIH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from OAK to LIH
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Lihue Airport (LIH) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
OAK to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from OAK to LIH is about 5 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,455 miles (3,950 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Daniel K. Inouye, Los Angeles and Portland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).