Lihue (LIH) to San Jose (SJC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Lihue (LIH) to San Jose (SJC) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 160 departures over the past year, roughly 3 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 73% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.44
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,465 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LIH to SJC
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (79% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (47%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 87% | 7 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 16 min |
| Friday | 86% | 3 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system17%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LIH to SJC delayed?
- 27% of LIH–SJC 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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LIH to SJC?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (79% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (47%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LIH to SJC?
- The scheduled LIH–SJC flight time averages 5h 9m over 2,465 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are LIH to SJC flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 293 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.