Best Time to Fly KOA to LIH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keahole → Lihue Airport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
365 flights were scheduled from Kona (KOA) to Lihue (LIH) in the last 12 months, and 93.4% of those that flew arrived on time, 15.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Alaska Airlines led with 94.3% on time and Hawaiian Airlines was last with 92.1%.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (97% on time) and January the worst month (89%).
The cancellation rate was 0.6% (US average 1.8%).
KOA to LIH on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 94.3% | 40 min | 0.5% | 212 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 92.1% | 39 min | 0.7% | 153 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly KOA to LIH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 730 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 93.3% | 0.5% | 404 |
| 9am–10am | 96.0% | 0.0% | 326 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on KOA to LIH
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 90.0% | -4.6 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 95.2% | +0.5 pts | 0.0% | 124 |
| All other days | 94.6% | — | 0.4% | 562 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).