San Diego to Lihue, Kauai (SAN–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAN Airport Page →
2,672 mi airlines 7/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 7h ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✓
→
AS217
AS Alaska
738
8:11 AM
PDT T2
11:47 AM
HST
6h 36m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
AS224
AS Alaska
738
1:56 PM
HST
10:41 PM
PDT
5h 45m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-STOP
✧ 2-STOP Loading...
San Diego to Lihue, Kauai
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,672 mi 6h 36m nonstop -3h behind 16 1-stop hubs

SAN–LIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,672 miles in approximately 6h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–LIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 738 6h36 79% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – 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, SAN 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
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
OGG ~8h 45m DAL ~11h 33m YVR ~21h 33m HNL ~21h 44m LAX ~22h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
657
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
SAN → LIH
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
45%
Return
LIH → SAN
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → LIH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lihue, Kauai from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Lihue Airport.
Metric SAN→LIH SNA→LIH LAX→LIH
Distance from SAN – 76 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 – 12
Weekly flights 7 – 72
Flight time 6h 36m 5h 54m 5h 56m
Departure OTP 79% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Lihue, Kauai flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN 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 San Diego.
SAN: PDT · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 3:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Distance & Flight Time
2,672 mi / 4,300 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 36m.
Facts

SAN–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Distance2,672 mi / 4,300 km
Flight time6h 36m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 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 SAN to LIH flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Lihue Airport take approximately 6h 36m. The route covers 2,672 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SAN to LIH. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OGG, DAL, YVR, HNL, LAX, OAK, SFO, SMF, SJC, LAS, PHX, KOA, DEN, SEA, PDX and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lihue, Kauai is 3 hours behind San Diego.
Yes, return flights from LIH to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA and LAX. 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 SAN to LIH

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Lihue Airport (LIH) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to LIH ranges from 6 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,672 miles (4,300 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via OGG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA) and Los Angeles (LAX).