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

Oakland, CA (OAK) to Lihue, HI (LIH) flight delay odds

81.9% of 659 official scheduled OAK-to-LIH flights arrived on time; 10.0% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 0.6% 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
81.9%arrived on time
10.0%30+ min late
0.6%cancelled
659scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late3.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.7%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+0.9 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for OAK to LIH?

Among qualifying OAK-to-LIH departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 91.3% of 92 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 74.9% across 363 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning9291.3%3.3%1.1%
Late morning20490.2%3.4%1.5%
Afternoon36374.9%15.4%0.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for OAK to LIH?

Among qualifying OAK-to-LIH weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 87.9% of 91 flights. Monday was lowest at 76.6% across 94 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday9476.6%13.8%1.1%
Tuesday9687.5%5.2%1.0%
Wednesday9187.9%3.3%0.0%
Thursday9480.9%8.5%0.0%
Friday9582.1%13.7%0.0%
Saturday9578.9%11.6%1.1%
Sunday9479.8%13.8%1.1%

Which airline was most reliable for OAK to LIH?

Among qualifying OAK-to-LIH airline results, Hawaiian Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 92.0% of 150 flights. Southwest Airlines was lowest at 75.0% across 364 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Southwest Airlines36475.0%15.4%0.0%
Hawaiian Airlines15092.0%3.3%0.7%
Alaska Airlines14589.0%3.4%2.1%

Which month was most reliable for OAK to LIH?

Among qualifying OAK-to-LIH month results, November 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 92.7% of 41 flights. March 2026 was lowest at 72.1% across 61 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256287.1%8.1%0.0%
August 20256290.3%6.5%0.0%
September 20256081.7%8.3%0.0%
October 20256287.1%6.5%0.0%
November 20254192.7%2.4%2.4%
December 20254783.0%10.6%0.0%
January 20263778.4%18.9%0.0%
February 20264573.3%13.3%0.0%
March 20266172.1%13.1%1.6%
April 20266073.3%18.3%0.0%
May 20266285.5%4.8%3.2%
June 20266078.3%11.7%0.0%

What drove OAK to LIH delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded OAK-to-LIH delay category, accounting for 69.5% of 6,610 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline69.5%
Late aircraft18.8%
National airspace10.1%
Weather0.7%
Security0.9%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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