Lihue, Kauai (LIH) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Lihue Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 45 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,615-mile flight takes about 5h 29m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,615 mi · 4,208 km
- Flight time
- 5h 29m
- Airlines
- 5
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying LIH to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 14 | Airbus A321 | 69,530 | 5h 29m |
| United Airlines | 14 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 53,525 | 5h 32m |
| Alaska Airlines | 9 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 37,245 | 5h 28m |
| Delta Air Lines | 7 | Airbus A321, Boeing 757-200 | 60,060 | 5h 23m |
| Southwest Airlines | 2 | Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 3,675 | 5h 23m |
| Hawaiian AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A321 | 24,474 | 5h 33m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LIH to LAX flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 5 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 11:31am and the last at 10:00pm. 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 964Alaska Airlines | 11:31am | 8:01pm | 31 | 68% |
| AA 266American Airlines | 12:59pm | 9:36pm | 31 | 82% |
| UA 1296United Airlines | 1:00pm | 9:37pm | 31 | 90% |
| DL 435Delta Air Lines | 8:41pm | 5:10am | 31 | 91% |
| AS 452Alaska Airlines | 9:01pm | 5:37am | 6 | 95% |
| AA 286American Airlines | 10:00pm | 6:34am | 24 | 88% |
| UA 1612United Airlines | 10:00pm | 6:32am | 10 | 98% |
Is LIH to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 84% of 1,605 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8pm were the most punctual (94%), those around 2pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 446 | 85% | 18 min | 0.7% |
| United Airlines | 377 | 91% | 5 min | 0.8% |
| Delta Air Lines | 365 | 91% | 7 min | 1.9% |
| Alaska Airlines | 272 | 70% | 17 min | 0.7% |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 122 | 66% | 16 min | 0% |
| Southwest Airlines | 23 | 91% | 4 min | 0% |
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
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am to 12pm | 88 | 77% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 175 | 79% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 378 | 84% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 259 | 73% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 43 | 67% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 183 | 94% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 169 | 88% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 268 | 90% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 42 | 88% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 143 | 25,049 | |
| September 2025 | 113 | 18,275 | |
| October 2025 | 115 | 19,198 | |
| November 2025 | 114 | 16,994 | |
| December 2025 | 132 | 17,474 | |
| January 2026 | 103 | 16,035 | |
| February 2026 | 88 | 12,850 | |
| March 2026 | 123 | 18,745 | |
| April 2026 | 127 | 20,862 | |
| May 2026 | 137 | 21,610 | |
| June 2026 | 173 | 28,505 | |
| July 2026 | 201 | 32,912 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.