Best Time to Fly LIH to SAN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Lihue Airport → San Diego International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
284 flights were scheduled from Lihue (LIH) to San Diego (SAN) in the last 12 months, and 76.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Alaska Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (79% on time) and December the worst month (58%).
The cancellation rate was 2.1% (US average 1.8%).
LIH to SAN 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 | 76.2% | 58 min | 2.1% | 284 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LIH to SAN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 491 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 85.4% | 2.1% | 141 |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.4% | 1.9% | 52 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 66.7% | 0.0% | 81 |
| 3pm–4pm | 80.0% | 1.8% | 56 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 10 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 67.9% | 4.5% | 88 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 28 | |
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 SAN
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) | 74.2% | -4.8 pts | 3.2% | 124 |
| All other days | 78.9% | — | 1.5% | 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).