Lihue (LIH) to Kona (KOA): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Lihue (LIH) to Kona (KOA) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 55% — a 42-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 81% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 263 mi
Best airline from LIH to KOA
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 8 min | 0.2% | 579 |
| Alaska Airlines | 71% | 21 min | 0.0% | 151 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LIH to KOA
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 12 min |
| Friday | 75% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 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 aircraft78%
- Airline operations22%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LIH to KOA delayed?
- 19% of LIH–KOA 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LIH to KOA?
- Hawaiian Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 579 flights. 2 airlines flew LIH–KOA frequently enough to compare in this period.
- How long is the flight from LIH to KOA?
- The scheduled LIH–KOA flight time averages 53m over 263 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are LIH to KOA flights cancelled?
- 0.1% 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 LIH to KOA?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-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.