San Francisco (SFO) to Lihue, Kauai (LIH) flights
Nonstop from San Francisco International to Lihue Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
3,934km
2,444 mi, great circle
Flying time
5h 21m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
3.1
average, November 2026
Airlines
2
passenger airlines
Airlines flying SFO to LIH
Route map
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Lihue, Kauai?
About 5h 21m gate to gate for the 3,934 km (2,444 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to LIH?
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with about 3.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).