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

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AS Alaska
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73H
1:37 PM
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San Jose to Lihue, Kauai
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,464 mi 5h 52m nonstop -3h behind 15 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 52m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore SJC Routes LIH Routes SJC Live Flights LIH Live Flights SJC Delays LIH Delays
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 4 73H 5h52 77% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (4 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
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
VNY ~7h 46m OGG ~8h 21m SNA ~8h 44m YVR ~10h 57m DAL ~12h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
418
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJC → LIH
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
64%
Return
LIH → SJC
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → LIH delays →
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 3 4
Weekly flights 4 22 26
Flight time 5h 52m 5h 25m 5h 42m
Departure OTP 77% – –
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 52m.
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 52m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections15 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 52m. The route covers 2,464 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from SJC to LIH. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, OGG, SNA, YVR, DAL, HNL, KOA, LAX, PHX, SEA, LAS, PDX, SAN, DEN and HND. 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 4 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 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,464 miles (3,964 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 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).