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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS1327
AS Alaska
7M8
9:09 AM
MDT
12:37 PM
HST
6h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS258
AS Alaska
73H
11:20 AM
MDT
2:50 PM
HST
6h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS256
AS Alaska
73H
12:00 PM
MDT
3:34 PM
HST
6h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL345
DL Delta
752
3:03 PM
MDT TB
6:42 PM
HST
7h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS237
AS Alaska
73H
5:40 PM
MDT
9:00 PM
HST
7h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS234
AS Alaska
73H
10:49 AM
HST
7:36 PM
MDT
5h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL375
DL Delta
752
8:21 PM
HST TM
5:00 AM+1
MDT
5h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS213
AS Alaska
73H
10:19 PM
HST
7:09 AM+1
MDT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Seattle to Lihue, Kauai
2 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 2,700 mi 6h 28m nonstop -4h behind 17 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 28m. Beyond nonstop, 17 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 22 73H, 7M8 6h28-7h20 76% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 7 752 7h39 76% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
752 Boeing 757-200 – DL
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (22 flights/wk, 76%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 24%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
825
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → LIH
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
80%
Return
LIH → SEA
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → LIH delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Lihue, Kauai is 4 hours behind Seattle.
SEA: MDT · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 2:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Distance & Flight Time
2,700 mi / 4,345 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 28m to 7h 39m.
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 28m to 7h 39m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights29 out / 21 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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 28m to 7h 39m. The route covers 2,700 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from SEA to LIH. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNA, DAL, OAK, HNL, SMF, PDX, KOA, SFO, SAN, SJC, LAS, LAX, PHX, OGG, DEN, YVR and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lihue, Kauai is 4 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 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.