Lihue, Kauai (LIH) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from Lihue Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with about 28 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,446-mile flight takes about 5h 8m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,446 mi · 3,936 km
- Flight time
- 5h 8m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying LIH to SFO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 21 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 757-200 | 94,577 | 5h 9m |
| Alaska Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 25,937 | 5h 4m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LIH to SFO flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 1:14pm and the last at 10:48pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 2111United Airlines | 1:14pm | 9:29pm | 10 | 83% |
| UA 1112United Airlines | 1:15pm | 9:28pm | 21 | 89% |
| UA 1299United Airlines | 2:31pm | 10:46pm | 10 | 90% |
| AS 788Alaska Airlines | 3:43pm | 11:56pm | 31 | 74% |
| UA 1685United Airlines | 10:48pm | 7:01am | 25 | 95% |
Is LIH to SFO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 85% of 923 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10pm were the most punctual (97%), those around 4pm the least (62%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 689 | 90% | 6 min | 1.3% |
| Alaska Airlines | 234 | 71% | 19 min | 1.3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm to 1pm | 87 | 93% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 154 | 87% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 258 | 86% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 139 | 70% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 62 | 62% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 118 | 97% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 103 | 94% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 71 | 10,766 | |
| September 2025 | 60 | 8,036 | |
| October 2025 | 59 | 8,402 | |
| November 2025 | 48 | 6,687 | |
| December 2025 | 78 | 9,528 | |
| January 2026 | 62 | 8,958 | |
| February 2026 | 58 | 7,271 | |
| March 2026 | 76 | 9,996 | |
| April 2026 | 68 | 9,268 | |
| May 2026 | 74 | 9,605 | |
| June 2026 | 116 | 15,530 | |
| July 2026 | 123 | 16,467 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.