Los Angeles (LAX) to Lihue (LIH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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 86% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 4.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 6h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,615 mi
Best airline from LAX to LIH
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 99% | 3 min | 0.0% | 68 |
| United Airlines | 93% | 4 min | 0.1% | 812 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 87% | 7 min | 0.4% | 549 |
| Delta Air Lines | 83% | 13 min | 0.9% | 761 |
| American Airlines | 83% | 9 min | 0.1% | 818 |
| Alaska Airlines | 75% | 10 min | 1.3% | 235 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to LIH
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 8 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 7 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 8 min |
| Friday | 85% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 11 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 aircraft33%
- Airline operations56%
- National airspace system11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to LIH delayed?
- 14% of LAX–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 8 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to LIH?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 99%, based on 68 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 (95% 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 14% of the time.
- How often are LAX to LIH flights cancelled?
- 0.4% 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 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 3,243 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.