Denver (DEN) to Lihue (LIH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Denver (DEN) to Lihue (LIH) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2026, 94% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 63% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 7h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 3,414 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to LIH
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 9 min |
| Thursdaybest | 85% | 7 min |
| Friday | 84% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 82% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations53%
- National airspace system18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to LIH delayed?
- 17% of DEN–LIH flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 11 minutes.
- How long is the flight from DEN to LIH?
- The scheduled DEN–LIH flight time averages 7h 46m over 3,414 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are DEN to LIH flights cancelled?
- 0.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from DEN to LIH?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 789 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.