San Diego (SAN) to Kauai Island (LIH) flights
An economy award from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai Island (LIH) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai Island (LIH): 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.
How many miles SAN 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 20,000 | $38.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 22,500 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines | 28,200 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices 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 SAN to LIH
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book SAN 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 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
SAN 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
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines the whole way
+2 - Via Kahului (OGG)Alaska Airlines and Southwest 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)Alaska Airlines and United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Oakland (OAK)Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Sacramento (SMF)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way+1
- 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+1
SAN to LIH: common questions
How many miles does SAN to LIH cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (13,000), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (15,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (16,000). 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 SAN to LIH?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai Island (LIH).
How far is San Diego from Kauai Island by plane?
San Diego (SAN) and Kauai Island (LIH) 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 SAN to LIH 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.
Where can I connect between San Diego and Kauai Island?
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 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.