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

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2,455 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 1h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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AS967
AS Alaska
A21N
7:50 AM
PDT T1
10:16 AM
HST
5h 26m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3058
WN Southwest
7M8
1:45 PM
PDT T2
4:10 PM
HST
5h 25m
77%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AS968
AS Alaska
A21N
1:46 PM
HST
10:05 PM
PDT
5h 19m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN2523
WN Southwest
B38M
9:10 PM
HST
5:20 AM+1
PDT
5h 10m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 6h 41m ASHTTWN → ASJLPR Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Lihue, Kauai flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 6m LXJPCJWN → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
OGG Kahului 8h 43m ASWN → ASJLQF Kahului (OGG) to Lihue, Kauai flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 54m LXJWNXE → CWGWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Lihue, Kauai flights
PDX Portland 8h 55m ASLXJWN → AS Portland (PDX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SEA Seattle 9h 30m ASAYBA → ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Lihue, Kauai flights
DEN Denver 9h 58m WN → UA Denver (DEN) to Lihue, Kauai flights
PHX Phoenix 11h 13m WN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SAN San Diego 15h 34m ASSISWN → AS San Diego (SAN) to Lihue, Kauai flights
KOA Kailua-Kona 26h 40m KAI → ASJL Kailua-Kona (KOA) to Lihue, Kauai flights
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Oakland to Lihue, Kauai
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 2,455 mi 5h 26m nonstop -3h behind

OAK–LIH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,455 miles in approximately 5h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore OAK Routes LIH Routes OAK Live Flights LIH Live Flights OAK Delays LIH Delays
All flights from Lihue, Kauai (LIH) Lihue, Kauai to Oakland flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OAK–LIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 A21N 5h26 83% Oneworld –
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7M8 5h25 83% – –
HA Hawaiian Airlines 0 – – 83% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
A21N Airbus A321neo – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, OAK to LIH direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
HNL ~6h 41m LAX ~8h 6m OGG ~8h 43m LAS ~8h 54m PDX ~8h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
270
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
OAK → LIH
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
90%
Return
LIH → OAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → LIH delays →
Alternatives

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 3 8 3
Weekly flights 14 43 4
Flight time 5h 26m 5h 40m 4h 31m
Departure OTP 83% – –
San Francisco (SFO) to Lihue, Kauai flights · San Jose (SJC) to Lihue, Kauai flights · Sacramento (SMF) to Lihue, Kauai flights
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Lihue Airport.
Know before you go

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 26m gate to gate.
Facts

OAK–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Distance2,455 mi / 3,950 km
Flight time5h 26m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
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
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to LIH flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Lihue Airport take about 5h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 2,455 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from OAK to LIH: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Daniel K. Inouye, Los Angeles and Kahului.
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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 14 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 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,455 miles (3,950 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 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 Kahului. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).