Seattle to Lihue, Kauai (SEA–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS258+1
AS Alaska
738
9:07 AM
PDT
12:36 PM
HST
6h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS256
AS Alaska
7M8
11:24 AM
PDT
2:40 PM
HST
6h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL345+3
DL Delta
32Q
2:30 PM
PDT TA
5:40 PM
HST
6h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3423cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
752
2:30 PM
PDT TB
5:41 PM
HST
6h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS237+3
AS Alaska
73H
6:02 PM
PDT
9:26 PM
HST
6h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2163
QR Qatar
7M8
6:02 PM
PDT
9:26 PM
HST
6h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3337
QR Qatar
73H
6:06 PM
PDT
9:26 PM
HST
6h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS234+1
AS Alaska
738
10:46 AM
HST
7:41 PM
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3424cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
752
8:19 PM
HST TM
5:00 AM+1
PDT
5h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL375+1
DL Delta
32Q
8:20 PM
HST TM
5:03 AM+1
PDT
5h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2092
QR Qatar
73H
10:26 PM
HST
7:15 AM+1
PDT
5h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS213+3
AS Alaska
738
10:26 PM
HST
7:15 AM+1
PDT
5h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2169cs
QR Qatar
73H
10:29 PM
HST
7:15 AM+1
PDT
5h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Seattle to Lihue, Kauai
2 carriers, 49 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 49 Flights/wk 2,700 mi 6h 10m nonstop -3h behind 19 1-stop hubs

SEA–LIH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,700 miles in approximately 6h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–LIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, QR 21 738, 73H, 7M8 6h16-6h29 92% Oneworld HA, QR
DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS 7 32Q 6h10 92% SkyTeam VS
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – AS, QR
752 Boeing 757-200 – VS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (21 flights/wk, 75%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to LIH direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
49
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
842
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Lihue, Kauai is 3 hours behind Seattle.
SEA: PDT · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 3:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Distance & Flight Time
2,700 mi / 4,345 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 10m to 6h 29m.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

SEA–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Distance2,700 mi / 4,345 km
Flight time6h 10m to 6h 29m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights49 out / 42 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to LIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Lihue Airport take approximately 6h 10m to 6h 29m. The route covers 2,700 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 49 nonstop flights per week from SEA to LIH. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YVR, VNY, SNA, DAL, AUS, HND, KOA, PDX, SMF, SJC, HNL, SAN, OAK, SFO, OGG, LAS, LAX, DEN and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lihue, Kauai is 3 hours behind Seattle.
Yes, return flights from LIH to SEA 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 SEA to LIH

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lihue Airport (LIH) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SEA to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to LIH ranges from 6 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,700 miles (4,345 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via YVR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.