Oakland to Lihue, Kauai (OAK–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
HA967
HA Hawaiian
321
9:10 AM
PDT T1
11:46 AM
HST
5h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN432
WN Southwest
7M8
1:35 PM
PDT T2
4:10 PM
HST
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2564
WN Southwest
7M8
1:45 PM
PDT T2
4:10 PM
HST
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA968
HA Hawaiian
321
5:29 PM
HST
1:39 AM+1
PDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN962
WN Southwest
B38M
9:10 PM
HST
5:20 AM+1
PDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1851
WN Southwest
7M8
9:10 PM
HST
5:30 AM+1
PDT
5h 20m
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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Oakland to Lihue, Kauai
2 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 2,455 mi 5h 25m nonstop -3h behind 16 1-stop hubs

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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OAK–LIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8 5h25-5h35 73%
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 321 5h36 73%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – HA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (21 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, OAK to LIH direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
330
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
OAK → LIH
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
86%
Return
LIH → OAK
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → LIH delays →

Other ways to reach Lihue, Kauai from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Lihue Airport.
Metric OAK→LIH SFO→LIH SJC→LIH
Distance from OAK 11 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5 2
Weekly flights 22 29 9
Flight time 5h 25m 5h 45m 5h 28m
Departure OTP 73%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Lihue Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Lihue, Kauai is 3 hours behind Oakland.
OAK: PDT · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 3:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Distance & Flight Time
2,455 mi / 3,950 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 25m to 5h 36m.

OAK–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Distance2,455 mi / 3,950 km
Flight time5h 25m to 5h 36m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights22 out / 21 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to LIH flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Lihue Airport take approximately 5h 25m to 5h 36m. The route covers 2,455 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from OAK to LIH. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KOA, VNY, SFO, SNA, YVR, DAL, OGG, PDX, HNL, LAX, SEA, LAS, PHX, SAN, DEN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lihue, Kauai is 3 hours behind Oakland.
Yes, return flights from LIH to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, SJC and SMF. 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 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 22 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 25 minutes to 5 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,455 miles (3,950 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via KOA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).