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

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AF3006
AF Air France
B38M
6:15 PM
PDT TM
10:42 PM
HST
6h 27m
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WS1874
WS WestJet
B38M
7:02 PM
PDT TM
10:44 PM
HST
6h 42m
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WS1875
WS WestJet
7M8
10:50 PM
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7:39 AM+1
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5h 49m
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Vancouver to Lihue, Kauai
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 2,723 mi 6h 27m nonstop -3h behind 17 1-stop hubs

YVR–LIH is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air France and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 2,723 miles in approximately 6h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore YVR Routes LIH Routes YVR Live Flights LIH Live Flights YVR Delays LIH Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–LIH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AF Air France 4 B38M 6h27 48% SkyTeam –
WS WestJet 4 B38M 6h42 48% – –
Aircraft on this route
B38M – AF, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF (4 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: WS (4 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YVR to LIH direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to LIH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
OAK ~8h 54m SJC ~8h 58m VNY ~9h 22m SNA ~10h 34m SEA ~20h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
467
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
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
100%
Return
LIH → YVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
63%
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 to 6h 42m.
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 to 6h 42m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 4 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
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 approximately 6h 27m to 6h 42m. The route covers 2,723 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and WestJet.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from YVR to LIH. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, SJC, VNY, SNA, SEA, LAX, KOA, HNL, LAS, OGG, SFO, SMF, PDX, SAN, PHX, DEN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and WestJet. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to LIH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to LIH ranges from 6 hours 27 minutes to 6 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,723 miles (4,383 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via OAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.