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 28m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 22 | 73H, 7M8 | 6h28-7h20 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 752 | 7h39 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
SEA: MDT · LIH: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 2:00 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 29 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 28 minutes to 7 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,700 miles (4,345 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via SNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.