San Francisco (SFO) to Kauai Island (LIH) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) 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. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Kauai Island (LIH): Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,444 miles (3,933 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 11 ways to fly it with one stop, through Honolulu, Kahului and Sacramento and more.
How many miles SFO 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 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 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 20,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 22,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 22,500 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 22,500 | $30.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 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 SFO to LIH
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SFO to LIH with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- 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
SFO to LIH with one stop
11 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Honolulu (HNL)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Kahului (OGG)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Sacramento (SMF)United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines
- Via Kailua-Kona (KOA)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 3 more the whole way
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+2 - Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
SFO to LIH: common questions
How many miles does SFO 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 SFO to LIH?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Kauai Island (LIH).
How far is San Francisco from Kauai Island by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Kauai Island (LIH) are 2,444 miles (3,933 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SFO to LIH award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Francisco and Kauai Island?
The most direct connections are through Honolulu (HNL), Kahului (OGG), Sacramento (SMF), Kailua-Kona (KOA) and Los Angeles (LAX). On 10 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.