Best Time to Fly DEN to LIH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Denver International → Lihue Airport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
379 flights were scheduled from Denver (DEN) to Lihue (LIH) in the last 12 months, and 84.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
January has been the best month (91% on time) and Wednesday the weakest day of the week (80%).
1.3% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DEN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 84.2% | 63 min | 1.3% | 379 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DEN to LIH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 758 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm–1pm | 83.8% | 0.8% | 730 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 25 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 3 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DEN 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) | 88.6% | +4.1 pts | 0.0% | 35 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.8% | -5.7 pts | 3.2% | 124 |
| All other days | 84.5% | — | 0.3% | 585 |
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).