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

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10:31 AM
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AS Alaska
B38M
11:27 AM
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AS Alaska
73H
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Portland to Lihue, Kauai
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,630 mi 6h 18m nonstop -4h behind 18 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, 18 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 7 B38M 7h26 90% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
B38M – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
VNY ~9h 44m SNA ~9h 57m DAL ~13h 5m YVR ~15h 7m OGG ~17h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
585
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
PDX → LIH
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
80%
Return
LIH → PDX
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → LIH delays →
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 2
Weekly flights 7 29
Flight time 6h 18m 6h 28m
Departure OTP 90% –
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
-4h
Lihue, Kauai is 4 hours behind Portland.
PDX: MDT · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 2:00 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-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 11 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PDX to LIH. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SNA, DAL, YVR, OGG, SJC, HNL, OAK, SFO, SEA, LAS, SAN, LAX, SMF, PHX, HND, DEN and KOA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lihue, Kauai is 4 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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly 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 7 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).