San Francisco to Lihue, Kauai (SFO–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.
SFO–LIH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,445 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV | 28 | 7M8, B38M | 5h42-5h49 | Star Alliance | AV | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, QR | 7 | 7M8 | 5h40 | Oneworld | HA, QR |
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 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 44 | 21 | 3 |
| Flight time | 5h 45m | 5h 25m | 5h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 56% | – | – |
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 United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to LIH is about 5 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,445 miles (3,934 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 91 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Daniel K. Inouye, Kahului and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).