Vancouver to Lihue, Kauai (YVR–LIH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,723 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 7h 42m ACAFJL → ASJLPR Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SEA Seattle 8h 32m ACAMAS → ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 18m ACAVCM → ASAVQR San Francisco (SFO) to Lihue, Kauai flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 44m AAACAS → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
LAS Las Vegas 17h 7m ACAFEJA → CWGWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SMF Sacramento 19h 50m AC → AS Sacramento (SMF) to Lihue, Kauai flights
PDX Portland 20h 5m ASCXKE → AS Portland (PDX) to Lihue, Kauai flights
SAN San Diego 20h 33m AC → AS San Diego (SAN) to Lihue, Kauai flights
OGG Kahului 21h 4m WS → ASJLQF Kahului (OGG) to Lihue, Kauai flights
DEN Denver 23h 48m ACCMUA → UA Denver (DEN) to Lihue, Kauai flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Lihue, Kauai
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,723 mi 6h 27m nonstop -3h behind

YVR–LIH had nonstop service from WestJet, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,723 miles in 6h 27m.

Also explore YVR Routes LIH Routes YVR Live Flights LIH Live Flights YVR Delays LIH Delays
All flights from Lihue, Kauai (LIH) Lihue, Kauai to Vancouver flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YVR–LIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet Also: AF 0 – – 75% – AF
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
HNL ~7h 42m SEA ~8h 32m KOA ~8h 48m SFO ~9h 18m LAX ~9h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
499
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
YVR → LIH
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
Return
LIH → YVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → LIH delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 3:00 PM in Lihue, Kauai.
Distance & Flight Time
2,723 mi / 4,383 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 27m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

Facts

YVR–LIH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Lihue, Kauai route.
Route details
Distance2,723 mi / 4,383 km
Flight time6h 27m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 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 YVR to LIH flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Lihue Airport take about 6h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 2,723 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YVR to LIH: WestJet. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 27m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Daniel K. Inouye, Seattle–Tacoma and San Francisco.
Lihue, Kauai is 3 hours behind Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from LIH to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YVR to LIH

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Lihue Airport (LIH) had nonstop service from WestJet, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YVR to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to LIH is about 6 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,723 miles (4,383 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Daniel K. Inouye, Seattle–Tacoma and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.