Seattle to Lihue, Kauai (SEA–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, QR | 21 | 738, 73H, 7M8 | 6h16-6h29 | Oneworld | HA, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: VS | 7 | 32Q | 6h10 | SkyTeam | VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 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.