Lihue (LIH) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Lihue (LIH) to Los Angeles (LAX) effectively runs on two schedules. In August 2024, 94% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 71% — a 23-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
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 4.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,615 mi
Best airline from LIH to LAX
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 91% | 7 min | 0.2% | 812 |
| Southwest Airlines | 90% | 7 min | 0.0% | 68 |
| Delta Air Lines | 89% | 9 min | 2.1% | 761 |
| American Airlines | 85% | 14 min | 0.1% | 818 |
| Alaska Airlines | 70% | 15 min | 0.9% | 235 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 68% | 15 min | 0.4% | 549 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LIH to LAX
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (95% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 8 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 10 min |
| Friday | 78% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft42%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LIH to LAX delayed?
- 17% of LIH–LAX 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.
- Which airline is most reliable from LIH to LAX?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 812 flights. 6 airlines flew LIH–LAX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LIH to LAX?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LIH to LAX?
- The scheduled LIH–LAX flight time averages 5h 35m over 2,615 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are LIH to LAX flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 LIH to LAX?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-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.