Las Vegas (LAS) to Lihue (LIH): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Las Vegas (LAS) to Lihue (LIH) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2025, 100% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 42% — a 58-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 6h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,817 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to LIH
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 6 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 8 min |
| Thursdaybest | 84% | 6 min |
| Friday | 77% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft16%
- Airline operations52%
- National airspace system32%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to LIH delayed?
- 22% of LAS–LIH flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 8 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to LIH?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAS to LIH?
- The scheduled LAS–LIH flight time averages 6h 31m over 2,817 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are LAS to LIH flights cancelled?
- 0% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from LAS to LIH?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 58-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 730 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.