San Francisco (SFO) to Lihue, Kauai (LIH) flights
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco International Airport to Lihue Airport, with about 28 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,446-mile flight takes about 5h 39m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,446 mi · 3,936 km
- Flight time
- 5h 39m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying SFO to LIH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 21 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 757-200 | 96,042 | 5h 39m |
| Alaska Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 26,145 | 5h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SFO to LIH flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:03am and the last at 4:55pm. 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 789Alaska Airlines | 7:03am | 9:43am | 31 | 96% |
| UA 1384United Airlines | 9:05am | 11:50am | 10 | 90% |
| UA 1111United Airlines | 9:10am | 11:59am | 21 | 93% |
| UA 1298United Airlines | 10:36am | 1:16pm | 10 | 77% |
| UA 1684United Airlines | 4:55pm | 7:44pm | 25 | 85% |
Is SFO to LIH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 88% of 922 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (93%), those around 10am the least (75%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (40%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 689 | 88% | 7 min | 0.6% |
| Alaska Airlines | 233 | 90% | 6 min | 0.4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 222 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 147 | 93% | |
| 9am to 10am | 222 | 92% | |
| 10am to 11am | 104 | 75% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 123 | 81% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 31 | 94% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 69 | 88% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 72 | 10,282 | |
| September 2025 | 60 | 7,556 | |
| October 2025 | 59 | 8,208 | |
| November 2025 | 49 | 6,952 | |
| December 2025 | 78 | 11,284 | |
| January 2026 | 62 | 6,932 | |
| February 2026 | 59 | 7,668 | |
| March 2026 | 76 | 10,484 | |
| April 2026 | 67 | 8,357 | |
| May 2026 | 74 | 10,370 | |
| June 2026 | 116 | 16,688 | |
| July 2026 | 124 | 17,406 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.