Best Time to Fly SAN to LIH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
San Diego International → Lihue Airport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
284 flights were scheduled from San Diego (SAN) to Lihue (LIH) in the last 12 months, and 79.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Alaska Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (90% on time) and December the worst month (67%).
The cancellation rate was 0.7% (US average 1.8%).
SAN 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 | 79.9% | 53 min | 0.7% | 284 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SAN to LIH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 491 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 87.4% | 0.0% | 119 |
| 9am–10am | 80.4% | 0.0% | 94 |
| 10am–11am | 84.9% | 0.7% | 142 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 28 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 80.6% | 2.9% | 69 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SAN 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 | 12 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 30 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 82.0% | -0.8 pts | 1.6% | 124 |
| All other days | 82.8% | — | 0.6% | 325 |
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).