San Jose to Lihue, Kauai (SJC–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS Alaska
7M8
7:00 AM
PDT TB
9:36 AM
HST
5h 36m
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AS257
AS Alaska
738
7:00 AM
PDT TB
9:46 AM
HST
5h 46m
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AS357
AS Alaska
B38M
12:58 PM
PDT TB
3:44 PM
HST
5h 46m
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AS242
AS Alaska
7M8
12:16 PM
HST
8:33 PM
PDT
5h 17m
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AS58+1
AS Alaska
73H
1:37 PM
HST
9:51 PM
PDT
5h 14m
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San Jose to Lihue, Kauai
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 2,464 mi 5h 36m nonstop -3h behind 17 1-stop hubs

SJC–LIH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,464 miles in approximately 5h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–LIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 8 738, 7M8, B38M 5h36-5h46 83% Oneworld HA
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJC to LIH direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
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Sat
2
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Sun
2
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
461
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lihue, Kauai from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Lihue Airport.
Metric SJC→LIH OAK→LIH SFO→LIH
Distance from SJC – 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 8
Weekly flights 8 16 48
Flight time 5h 36m 5h 10m 5h 40m
Departure OTP 83% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Lihue, Kauai flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Lihue, Kauai flights · Sacramento (SMF) to Lihue, Kauai flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Lihue Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Lihue, Kauai is 3 hours behind San Jose.
SJC: PDT · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 3:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Distance & Flight Time
2,464 mi / 3,964 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 36m to 5h 46m.
Facts

SJC–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Distance2,464 mi / 3,964 km
Flight time5h 36m to 5h 46m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: LIH
Full nameLihue Airport
IATA / ICAOLIH / PHLI
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr3.6M
Elevation153 ft / 47 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJC to LIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Lihue Airport take approximately 5h 36m to 5h 46m. The route covers 2,464 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from SJC to LIH. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SFO, SNA, YVR, OGG, DAL, AUS, HNL, SEA, HND, LAX, PHX, SAN, LAS, PDX, DEN and KOA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lihue, Kauai is 3 hours behind San Jose.
Yes, return flights from LIH to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SMF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SJC to LIH

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Lihue Airport (LIH) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJC to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to LIH ranges from 5 hours 36 minutes to 5 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,464 miles (3,964 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 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 Francisco (SFO) and Sacramento (SMF).