Phoenix to Lihue, Kauai (PHX–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Phoenix to Lihue, Kauai
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,975 mi 6h 25m nonstop -3h behind 18 1-stop hubs

PHX–LIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,975 miles in approximately 6h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore PHX Routes LIH Routes PHX Live Flights LIH Live Flights PHX Delays LIH Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–LIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 32Q 6h25 59% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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, PHX 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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
VNY ~8h 2m SNA ~8h 44m DAL ~10h 58m HNL ~20h 29m SJC ~20h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
840
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
PHX → LIH
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
100%
Return
LIH → PHX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays → LIH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Lihue, Kauai is 3 hours behind Phoenix.
PHX: MST · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 3:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Distance & Flight Time
2,975 mi / 4,788 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 25m.
Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

Facts

PHX–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Distance2,975 mi / 4,788 km
Flight time6h 25m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: PHX
Full namePhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 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 PHX to LIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Lihue Airport take approximately 6h 25m. The route covers 2,975 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PHX to LIH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SNA, DAL, HNL, SJC, KOA, SMF, SFO, OAK, LAX, SAN, LAS, PDX, SEA, DEN, YVR, OGG and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lihue, Kauai is 3 hours behind Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from LIH to PHX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 PHX to LIH

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Lihue Airport (LIH) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PHX to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to LIH ranges from 6 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,975 miles (4,788 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.