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Cheap flights from Lihue to Honolulu

102 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Lihue to Honolulu at a glance

102 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~9 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Lihue (LIH) to Honolulu (HNL) cover 102 miles (164 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 4 airlines flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.

Flying from Lihue to Honolulu covers 102 miles (164 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 4 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 2nd most competitive of 11 routes from Lihue. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

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LIH (0 mi)HNL (102 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 102 miles. Direct carriers include HA, UA, US and WP.

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Airlines on this route

4 airlines fly Lihue → Honolulu. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
HADirect
UADirect
USDirect
WPDirect
Baggage on Lihue → Honolulu: on this route, HA typically includes a carry-on, while UA and US may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Lihue to Honolulu — quick answers

How far is Lihue from Honolulu by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Lihue (LIH) to Honolulu (HNL) is 102 miles (164 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Lihue to Honolulu?

The average nonstop flight time from LIH to HNL is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Lihue to Honolulu?

4 airlines serve this route nonstop: HA, UA, US, WP. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Lihue → Honolulu

Route type
short-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~9 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Honolulu — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
4 airlines fly direct — rank 2 of 11 routes from Lihue
Airline network
UA: 4 destinations from LIH; US: 3 destinations from LIH; HA: 2 destinations from LIH
Alternative destination airports
OGG (Kahului, 101 mi); KOA (Kona, 164 mi); ITO (Hilo, 217 mi)
Nearby destinations
Kahului, United States (101 mi); Kona, United States (164 mi); Hilo, United States (217 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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