Kailua-Kona (KOA) to Lihue, Kauai (LIH) flights
Alaska Airlines flies nonstop from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole to Lihue Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 263-mile flight takes about 57m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 263 mi · 423 km
- Flight time
- 57m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying KOA to LIH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 7 | Boeing 717-200, Airbus A321 | 21,832 | 58m |
| Hawaiian AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 717-200 | 15,484 | 56m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
KOA to LIH flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:00am and the last at 8:00am. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 1029Alaska Airlines | 8:00am | 8:55am | 31 | 95% |
Is KOA to LIH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 93% of 365 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (61%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 243 | 95% | 3 min | 0.8% |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 122 | 91% | 5 min | 0.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 31 | 3,657 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 3,107 | |
| October 2025 | 30 | 3,344 | |
| November 2025 | 30 | 2,648 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 2,728 | |
| January 2026 | 31 | 3,098 | |
| February 2026 | 27 | 2,804 | |
| March 2026 | 30 | 2,812 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 2,939 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 3,103 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 3,428 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 3,648 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.