Los Angeles (LAX) to Kauai Island (LIH) flights
An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kauai Island (LIH) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Alaska Atmos Rewards charges the same. 5 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kauai Island (LIH): Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,612 miles (4,204 km) apart. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are in oneworld, Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Honolulu, Kahului and Kailua-Kona and more.
How many miles LAX to LIH costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 20,000 | $38.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 20,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 22,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 10 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LAX to LIH
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book LAX to LIH 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 Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
LAX to LIH with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Honolulu (HNL)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Kahului (OGG)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Kailua-Kona (KOA)Alaska Airlines the whole way+2
- Via San Jose (SJC)Alaska Airlines the whole way+1
- Via San Francisco (SFO)Alaska Airlines and United Airlines the whole way+3
- Via San Diego (SAN)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Oakland (OAK)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Sacramento (SMF)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 3 more, then Alaska Airlines+2
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way+2
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way+2
LAX to LIH: common questions
How many miles does LAX to LIH cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500), Iberia Club (13,000) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to LIH?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld), American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kauai Island (LIH).
How far is Los Angeles from Kauai Island by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and Kauai Island (LIH) are 2,612 miles (4,204 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LAX to LIH award flights?
30 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 22 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Los Angeles and Kauai Island?
The most direct connections are through Honolulu (HNL), Kahului (OGG), Kailua-Kona (KOA), San Jose (SJC) and San Francisco (SFO). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Alaska 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.