Sacramento (SMF) to Lihue (LIH): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Sacramento (SMF) to Lihue (LIH) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 210 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 87% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.58
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,508 mi
Best airline from SMF to LIH
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Airlinesmost reliable | 88% | 10 min | 1.2% | 331 |
| Alaska Airlines | 87% | 7 min | 0.0% | 87 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SMF to LIH
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 7 a.m. departures (85%).
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.
- Airline operations95%
- National airspace system1%
- Weather4%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SMF to LIH delayed?
- 13% of SMF–LIH 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SMF to LIH?
- Hawaiian Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 331 flights. 2 airlines flew SMF–LIH frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SMF to LIH?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 7 a.m. have the worst (85%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SMF to LIH?
- The scheduled SMF–LIH flight time averages 5h 39m over 2,508 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are SMF to LIH flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 418 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.