Santa Barbara to Lihue, Kauai (SBA–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
OAK Oakland 7h 51m EJAWN → ASWN Oakland (OAK) to Lihue, Kauai flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h ACAVCM → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SAN San Diego 8h 14m AS → ASSIS San Diego (SAN) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 20m ACCMLX → ASAVLXJ San Francisco (SFO) to Lihue, Kauai flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 5m EJAWN → CWGWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SEA Seattle 10h 43m ASAYQR → ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Lihue, Kauai flights
PHX Phoenix 11h 23m AACTFPD → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
DEN Denver 12h 43m UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SMF Sacramento 16h 53m WN → AS Sacramento (SMF) to Lihue, Kauai flights
PDX Portland 23h 22m AS → AS Portland (PDX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Barbara to Lihue, Kauai
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

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

Also explore SBA Routes LIH Routes SBA Live Flights LIH Live Flights SBA Delays LIH Delays
All flights from Lihue, Kauai (LIH) Lihue, Kauai to Santa Barbara flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SBA to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
OAK ~7h 51m LAX ~8h 0m SAN ~8h 14m SFO ~8h 20m LAS ~9h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
170
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
SBA → LIH
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
100%
Return
LIH → SBA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SBA delays → LIH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lihue, Kauai from Santa Barbara

Nearby airports with service to Lihue Airport.
Metric SBA→LIH LAX→LIH SNA→LIH
Distance from SBA – 88 mi 124 mi
Nonstop airlines – 17 1
Weekly flights – 99 –
Departure OTP 77% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Lihue, Kauai flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Lihue, Kauai flights
Airports within 200 miles of SBA 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 Santa Barbara.
SBA: PDT · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 3:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Facts

SBA–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Barbara to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SBA
Full nameSanta Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SBA to LIH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco Bay Oakland, Los Angeles and San Diego.
Lihue, Kauai is 3 hours behind Santa Barbara.
Yes, return flights from LIH to SBA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX and SNA. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco Bay Oakland, Los Angeles and San Diego. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX) and Santa Ana (SNA).