Best Time to Fly LIH to OGG: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Lihue Airport → Kahului Airport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,460 flights were scheduled from Lihue (LIH) to Kahului (OGG) in the last 12 months, and 82.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Hawaiian Airlines led with 87.3% on time and Alaska Airlines was last with 77.9%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (89% on time) and March the worst month (78%).
The cancellation rate was 0.1% (US average 1.8%).
LIH to OGG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Airlines | 87.3% | 40 min | 0.4% | 459 |
| Southwest Airlines | 86.0% | 48 min | 0.0% | 365 |
| Alaska Airlines | 77.9% | 37 min | 0.0% | 636 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LIH to OGG
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,919 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 89.7% | 0.0% | 195 |
| 9am–10am | 92.9% | 0.4% | 523 |
| 10am–11am | 90.8% | 0.2% | 435 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.0% | 0.0% | 295 |
| 12pm–1pm | 85.1% | 0.0% | 154 |
| 1pm–2pm | 78.5% | 0.0% | 637 |
| 2pm–3pm | 71.4% | 0.6% | 183 |
| 3pm–4pm | 86.9% | 0.3% | 375 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 98.3% | 0.0% | 116 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LIH to OGG
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) | 83.9% | -2.8 pts | 0.0% | 56 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.8% | -5.9 pts | 0.0% | 120 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 83.8% | -2.9 pts | 0.0% | 496 |
| All other days | 86.8% | — | 0.2% | 2,247 |
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).