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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
HA967+1
HA Hawaiian
A21N
8:31 AM
PDT
10:41 AM
HST
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS967
AS Alaska
32B
8:31 AM
PDT T1
10:56 AM
HST
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2564
WN Southwest
B38M
1:45 PM
PDT T2
4:10 PM
HST
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1851
WN Southwest
B38M
9:10 PM
HST
5:30 AM+1
PDT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Oakland to Lihue, Kauai
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 2,455 mi 5h 10m nonstop -3h behind 17 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 10m. Beyond nonstop, 17 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 7 B38M 5h25 67%
HA Hawaiian Airlines Also: AS 2 A21N 5h10 67% AS
Aircraft on this route
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – AS
A21N Airbus A321neo – HA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (9 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
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
314
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.

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 8 3
Weekly flights 16 48 8
Flight time 5h 10m 5h 40m 5h 36m
Departure OTP 67%
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 10m to 5h 25m.

OAK–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Distance2,455 mi / 3,950 km
Flight time5h 10m to 5h 25m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 7 return
1-stop connections17 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 10m to 5h 25m. The route covers 2,455 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from OAK to LIH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, KOA, VNY, SNA, YVR, DAL, AUS, HND, SEA, OGG, HNL, LAX, PHX, SAN, PDX, LAS and DEN. 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 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).