Oakland to Lihue, Kauai (OAK–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
OAK–LIH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,455 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | B38M | 5h25 | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines Also: AS | 2 | A21N | 5h10 | – | AS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Lihue, Kauai from Oakland
| Metric | OAK→LIH | SFO→LIH | SJC→LIH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from OAK | – | 11 mi | 29 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 16 | 48 | 8 |
| Flight time | 5h 10m | 5h 40m | 5h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
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 Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
OAK to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from OAK to LIH ranges from 5 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,455 miles (3,950 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).