Best Time to Fly LIH to SJC: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Lihue Airport → Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
160 flights were scheduled from Lihue (LIH) to San Jose (SJC) in the last 12 months, and 71.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.4 points below 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 (80% on time) and June the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
LIH to SJC 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 | 71.2% | 52 min | 0.0% | 160 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LIH to SJC
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 262 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 22 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 22 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 77.8% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.4% | 0.9% | 109 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 47.1% | 0.0% | 34 |
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 SJC
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 | 5 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 11 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.5% | -4.1 pts | 0.0% | 70 |
| All other days | 76.6% | — | 0.6% | 176 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).