Los Angeles (LAX) to Lihue (LIH): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to Lihue (LIH) effectively runs on two schedules. In March 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in April 2026 that fell to 73% — a 22-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 87% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 4.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 6h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,615 mi
Best airline from LAX to LIH
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 97% | 4 min | 0.0% | 71 |
| United Airlines | 93% | 4 min | 0.1% | 749 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 87% | 7 min | 0.7% | 579 |
| American Airlines | 85% | 9 min | 0.1% | 726 |
| Delta Air Lines | 84% | 13 min | 1.0% | 730 |
| Alaska Airlines | 76% | 10 min | 1.2% | 161 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to LIH
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 7 min |
| Tuesday | 87% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 87% | 8 min |
| Fridaybest | 87% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 86% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 87% | 7 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations57%
- National airspace system10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to LIH delayed?
- 13% of LAX–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.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to LIH?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 97%, based on 71 flights. 6 airlines flew LAX–LIH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to LIH?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to LIH?
- The scheduled LAX–LIH flight time averages 6h 2m over 2,615 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are LAX to LIH flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 LAX to LIH?
- April 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 22-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,016 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.