Lihue (LIH) to Sacramento (SMF): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Lihue (LIH) to Sacramento (SMF) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 209 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 80% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.57
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,508 mi
Best airline from LIH to SMF
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 13 min | 0.0% | 87 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 79% | 16 min | 0.6% | 330 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LIH to SMF
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system1%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LIH to SMF delayed?
- 20% of LIH–SMF 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LIH to SMF?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 87 flights. 2 airlines flew LIH–SMF frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LIH to SMF?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 1 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 SMF?
- The scheduled LIH–SMF flight time averages 5h 11m over 2,508 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are LIH to SMF flights cancelled?
- 0.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 417 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.