San Francisco to Lihue, Kauai (SFO–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–LIH is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, avianca and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,445 miles in approximately 5h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 14 | 7M8, B38M | 6h07-6h08 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | B38M | 6h07 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 5 | 73H | 5h42 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Lihue, Kauai from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→LIH | OAK→LIH | SJC→LIH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 26 | 22 | 4 |
| Flight time | 5h 42m | 5h 25m | 5h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · LIH: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 3:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–LIH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to LIH
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Lihue Airport (LIH) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, avianca and United Airlines. With 26 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SFO to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to LIH ranges from 5 hours 42 minutes to 6 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,445 miles (3,934 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 53 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).