Best Time to Fly SJC to LIH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International → Lihue Airport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
161 flights were scheduled from San Jose (SJC) to Lihue (LIH) in the last 12 months, and 91.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 14.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Alaska Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (98% on time) and July the worst month (87%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
SJC 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 | 91.9% | 63 min | 0.0% | 161 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SJC to LIH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 263 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 90.2% | 0.0% | 255 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 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 SJC 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 | 5 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 11 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 87.1% | -3.8 pts | 0.0% | 70 |
| All other days | 90.9% | — | 0.0% | 177 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).