Lihue (LIH) to Portland (PDX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Lihue (LIH) to Portland (PDX) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 197 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 85% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.4%
- Flights/day
- 0.54
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 35m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,630 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LIH to PDX
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (83%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 6 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 5 min |
| Friday | 78% | 10 min |
| Saturdaybest | 88% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 86% | 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 aircraft45%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LIH to PDX delayed?
- 15% of LIH–PDX 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 9 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LIH to PDX?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (83%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LIH to PDX?
- The scheduled LIH–PDX flight time averages 5h 35m over 2,630 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are LIH to PDX flights cancelled?
- 1.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for LIH to PDX?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 88% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 78%.
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Based on 277 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.