Best Time to Fly PDX to LIH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Portland International → Lihue Airport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
253 flights were scheduled from Portland (PDX) to Lihue (LIH) in the last 12 months, and 88.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 10.8 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 (97% on time) and February the worst month (77%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
PDX 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 | 88.5% | 34 min | 0.0% | 253 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PDX to LIH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 338 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 89.9% | 0.4% | 230 |
| 8am–9am | 86.5% | 0.0% | 106 |
| 10am–11am | 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 PDX 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 | 8 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 17 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 97.9% | +10.4 pts | 0.0% | 47 |
| All other days | 87.5% | — | 0.4% | 266 |
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).