Lihue (LIH) to San Diego (SAN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Lihue (LIH) to San Diego (SAN) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 284 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 72% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.78
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,676 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LIH to SAN
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 10 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 76% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 17 min |
| Friday | 66% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft63%
- Airline operations16%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LIH to SAN delayed?
- 28% of LIH–SAN 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 17 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LIH to SAN?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 10 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LIH to SAN?
- The scheduled LIH–SAN flight time averages 5h 41m over 2,676 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are LIH to SAN flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from LIH to SAN?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 52-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 491 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.