Best Time to Fly OGG to LIH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Kahului Airport → Lihue Airport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,460 flights were scheduled from Kahului (OGG) to Lihue (LIH) in the last 12 months, and 75.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.6 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Southwest Airlines led with 84.7% on time and Alaska Airlines was last with 66.7%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and February the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
OGG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 84.7% | 44 min | 0.0% | 365 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 78.8% | 40 min | 0.0% | 459 |
| Alaska Airlines | 66.7% | 43 min | 0.0% | 636 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly OGG to LIH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,920 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 86.0% | 0.0% | 143 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.4% | 0.3% | 371 |
| 12pm–1pm | 79.5% | 0.0% | 434 |
| 1pm–2pm | 83.1% | 0.2% | 791 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.9% | 0.2% | 601 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.9% | 0.2% | 483 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 92.5% | 0.0% | 94 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on OGG 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) | 75.0% | -7.5 pts | 0.0% | 56 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.7% | -5.8 pts | 0.0% | 120 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 79.6% | -2.8 pts | 0.0% | 496 |
| All other days | 82.5% | — | 0.2% | 2,248 |
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).