Kauai Island (LIH) to San Diego (SAN) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Kauai Island (LIH) to San Diego (SAN): Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 2,673 miles (4,301 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Honolulu, Los Angeles and Kahului and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from LIH to SAN
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book LIH to SAN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
LIH to SAN with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Honolulu (HNL)Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines the whole way




- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines the whole way

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- Via Kahului (OGG)Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines the whole way




- Via Kailua-Kona (KOA)Alaska Airlines the whole way



- Via San Jose (SJC)Alaska Airlines the whole way



- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines and Alaska Airlines the whole way



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- Via Oakland (OAK)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Sacramento (SMF)Alaska Airlines the whole way



- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way


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- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way


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- Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way



- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way


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LIH to SAN: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from LIH to SAN?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Kauai Island (LIH) to San Diego (SAN).
How far is Kauai Island from San Diego by plane?
Kauai Island (LIH) and San Diego (SAN) are 2,673 miles (4,301 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LIH to SAN award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does LIH to SAN cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for LIH to SAN with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kauai Island and San Diego?
The most direct connections are through Honolulu (HNL), Los Angeles (LAX), Kahului (OGG), Kailua-Kona (KOA) and San Jose (SJC). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Honolulu.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.