BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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HNL→LIH

Honolulu, HI (HNL) to Lihue, HI (LIH) flight delay odds

83.6% of 7,755 official scheduled HNL-to-LIH flights arrived on time; 7.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.4% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALLower disruption
83.6%arrived on time
7.0%30+ min late
1.4%cancelled
7,755scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late2.8%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late0.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+4.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for HNL to LIH?

Among qualifying HNL-to-LIH departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 92.4% of 1,673 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 73.2% across 2,202 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,67392.4%2.9%1.1%
Late morning1,56886.9%5.2%1.9%
Afternoon2,20273.2%10.6%1.8%
Evening1,96885.0%7.9%0.9%
Night34485.5%7.0%0.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for HNL to LIH?

Among qualifying HNL-to-LIH weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 87.5% of 1,066 flights. Friday was lowest at 78.4% across 1,160 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday1,13684.3%6.5%1.6%
Tuesday1,11186.8%4.8%1.1%
Wednesday1,06687.5%5.2%0.8%
Thursday1,12180.1%7.8%2.1%
Friday1,16078.4%11.5%1.8%
Saturday1,08582.5%7.2%1.3%
Sunday1,07686.3%5.9%0.9%

Which airline was most reliable for HNL to LIH?

Among qualifying HNL-to-LIH airline results, Southwest Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 91.4% of 1,770 flights. Alaska Airlines was lowest at 75.7% across 2,929 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Hawaiian Airlines3,05686.7%5.2%0.9%
Alaska Airlines2,92975.7%10.2%2.5%
Southwest Airlines1,77091.4%4.8%0.5%

Which month was most reliable for HNL to LIH?

Among qualifying HNL-to-LIH month results, August 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 92.8% of 682 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 72.6% across 634 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202569786.5%5.5%0.9%
August 202568292.8%2.2%0.4%
September 202562591.8%3.7%0.6%
October 202564091.6%2.5%0.0%
November 202564686.4%3.9%2.9%
December 202565778.7%12.2%0.2%
January 202669180.5%10.9%0.9%
February 202658778.0%8.5%2.7%
March 202663472.6%13.9%3.5%
April 202660979.6%9.4%0.2%
May 202666079.4%7.7%3.0%
June 202662784.8%4.0%1.6%

What drove HNL to LIH delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded HNL-to-LIH delay category, accounting for 47.8% of 47,541 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline47.8%
Late aircraft38.1%
National airspace5.6%
Weather8.1%
Security0.4%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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