Santa Ana to Lihue, Kauai (SNA–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Santa Ana to Lihue, Kauai
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,640 mi 5h 54m nonstop -3h behind 16 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SNA and LIH, connecting options are available through 16 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
451
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 Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Lihue Airport.
Metric SNA→LIH LAX→LIH SAN→LIH
Distance from SNA – 36 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 16 2
Weekly flights 0 107 14
Flight time 5h 54m 5h 36m 6h 17m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Lihue, Kauai flights · San Diego (SAN) to Lihue, Kauai flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA 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 Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 3:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Distance & Flight Time
2,640 mi / 4,249 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 54m.
Facts

SNA–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Distance2,640 mi / 4,249 km
Flight time5h 54m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 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 SNA to LIH flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Lihue Airport take approximately 5h 54m. The route covers 2,640 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KOA, OGG, SAN, YVR, DAL, AUS, HND, SEA, SFO, SMF, OAK, SJC, LAS, PHX, PDX and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lihue, Kauai is 3 hours behind Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from LIH to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX and SAN. 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 SNA to LIH

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Lihue Airport (LIH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SNA to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to LIH ranges from 5 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,640 miles (4,249 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via KOA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX) and San Diego (SAN).