Seattle to Lihue, Kauai (SEA–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 12m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, HA, QR | 14 | 738, B38M | 6h12 | Oneworld | AY, HA, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: SK, VS | 7 | A21N | 6h08 | SkyTeam | SK, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · LIH: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 3:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to LIH is about 6 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,700 miles (4,345 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 51 return, totaling 99 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Daniel K. Inouye, Kahului and San Francisco Bay Oakland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.