Chicago to Lihue, Kauai (ORD–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 10h 34m QFUA → ASJLPR Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Lihue, Kauai flights
OGG Kahului 10h 54m UA → ASJLQF Kahului (OGG) to Lihue, Kauai flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 11m AAACAV → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SFO San Francisco 11h 19m AAACAY → ASAVQR San Francisco (SFO) to Lihue, Kauai flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 23m AAACAF → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SEA Seattle 11h 43m AAAFAS → ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Lihue, Kauai flights
DEN Denver 11h 57m AAACAY → UA Denver (DEN) to Lihue, Kauai flights
PHX Phoenix 12h AAACAY → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SMF Sacramento 17h AALXQR → AS Sacramento (SMF) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SAN San Diego 17h 48m AAACAS → AS San Diego (SAN) to Lihue, Kauai flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Lihue, Kauai
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and LIH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore ORD Routes LIH Routes ORD Live Flights LIH Live Flights ORD Delays LIH Delays
All flights from Lihue, Kauai (LIH) Lihue, Kauai to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
HNL ~10h 34m OGG ~10h 54m OAK ~10h 56m LAS ~11h 11m SFO ~11h 19m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
965
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
ORD → LIH
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Arriving
75%
Return
LIH → ORD
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → LIH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Lihue, Kauai is 5 hours behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 1:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to LIH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Daniel K. Inouye, Kahului and Harry Reid.
Lihue, Kauai is 5 hours behind Chicago.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Daniel K. Inouye, Kahului and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.