Portland to Lihue, Kauai (PDX–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS282
AS Alaska
73H
7:44 AM
PDT
11:02 AM
HST
6h 18m
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AS769+1
AS Alaska
7M8
7:53 AM
PDT
11:11 AM
HST
6h 18m
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AS264
AS Alaska
73H
12:02 PM
HST
8:37 PM
PDT
5h 35m
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AS770+1
AS Alaska
7M8
12:11 PM
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8:45 PM
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5h 34m
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AS772
AS Alaska
738
9:06 PM
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5:40 AM+1
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5h 34m
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Portland to Lihue, Kauai
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,630 mi 6h 18m nonstop -3h behind 19 1-stop hubs

PDX–LIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,630 miles in approximately 6h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–LIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 14 73H, 7M8 6h18 68% Oneworld HA
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PDX 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 PDX to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
631
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lihue, Kauai from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Lihue Airport.
Metric PDX→LIH SEA→LIH
Distance from PDX – 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5
Weekly flights 14 49
Flight time 6h 18m 6h 10m
Departure OTP 68% –
Seattle (SEA) to Lihue, Kauai flights
Airports within 200 miles of PDX 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 Portland.
PDX: PDT · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 3:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Distance & Flight Time
2,630 mi / 4,232 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 18m.
Facts

PDX–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Distance2,630 mi / 4,232 km
Flight time6h 18m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 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 PDX to LIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Lihue Airport take approximately 6h 18m. The route covers 2,630 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PDX to LIH. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, YVR, SNA, DAL, AUS, OGG, SEA, HND, HNL, OAK, SMF, SJC, SFO, SAN, LAX, PHX, LAS, DEN and KOA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lihue, Kauai is 3 hours behind Portland.
Yes, return flights from LIH to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA. 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 PDX to LIH

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Lihue Airport (LIH) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PDX to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to LIH ranges from 6 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,630 miles (4,232 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).