Van Nuys to Lihue, Kauai (VNY–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Van Nuys to Lihue, Kauai
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,610 mi 5h 32m nonstop -3h behind 12 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between VNY and LIH, connecting options are available through 12 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for VNY to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
OGG ~7h 22m KOA ~7h 36m HNL ~7h 45m OAK ~8h 3m SJC ~8h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
115
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
VNY → LIH
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
LIH → VNY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LIH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lihue, Kauai from Van Nuys

Nearby airports with service to Lihue Airport.
Metric VNY→LIH LAX→LIH SNA→LIH
Distance from VNY – 19 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 12 –
Weekly flights 1 72 –
Flight time 5h 32m 6h 5h 54m
Los Angeles (LAX) to Lihue, Kauai flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Lihue, Kauai flights
Airports within 200 miles of VNY 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 Van Nuys.
VNY: PDT · LIH: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Van Nuys, it's 3:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Distance & Flight Time
2,610 mi / 4,199 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 32m.
Facts

VNY–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Van Nuys to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Distance2,610 mi / 4,199 km
Flight time5h 32m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: VNY
Full nameVan Nuys Airport
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 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 VNY to LIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Van Nuys Airport to Lihue Airport take approximately 5h 32m. The route covers 2,610 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from VNY to LIH.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OGG, KOA, HNL, OAK, SJC, SAN, SMF, LAS, SFO, PHX, DAL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lihue, Kauai is 3 hours behind Van Nuys.
Nearby alternatives include LAX and SNA. 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 VNY to LIH

Van Nuys Airport (VNY) and Lihue Airport (LIH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

VNY to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from VNY to LIH ranges from 5 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,610 miles (4,199 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via OGG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX) and Santa Ana (SNA).