Kahului (OGG) to Lihue (LIH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on OGG–LIH. September 2024 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but March 2026 dropped to 60% — a gap of 36 points. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 4.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 202 mi
Best airline from OGG to LIH
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 7 min | 0.1% | 761 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 85% | 8 min | 0.2% | 1,647 |
| Alaska Airlines | 67% | 17 min | 0.0% | 636 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OGG to LIH
Aim for departures around 5 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 9 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 8 min |
| Friday | 78% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 8 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft61%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system4%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OGG to LIH delayed?
- 19% of OGG–LIH 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from OGG to LIH?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 761 flights. 3 airlines flew OGG–LIH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OGG to LIH?
- Departures around 5 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OGG to LIH?
- The scheduled OGG–LIH flight time averages 51m over 202 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are OGG to LIH flights cancelled?
- 0.2% 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 OGG to LIH?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,044 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.