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

San Diego, CA (SAN) to Lihue, HI (LIH) flight delay odds

78.2% of 284 official scheduled SAN-to-LIH flights arrived on time; 12.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.1% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
78.2%arrived on time
12.3%30+ min late
1.1%cancelled
284scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted1.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+2.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SAN to LIH?

Among qualifying SAN-to-LIH departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.7% of 83 flights. Late morning was lowest at 72.8% across 151 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning8386.7%7.2%0.0%
Late morning15172.8%13.9%0.7%
Evening5080.0%16.0%4.0%

Which weekday was most reliable for SAN to LIH?

Among qualifying SAN-to-LIH weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 86.8% of 38 flights. Saturday was lowest at 69.2% across 52 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday3976.9%15.4%0.0%
Tuesday4082.5%10.0%2.5%
Wednesday3886.8%13.2%0.0%
Thursday3778.4%5.4%2.7%
Friday3971.8%10.3%0.0%
Saturday5269.2%21.2%0.0%
Sunday3984.6%7.7%2.6%

Which airline was most reliable for SAN to LIH?

Only Alaska Airlines met the SAN-to-LIH airline threshold: 78.2% of 284 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Alaska Airlines28478.2%12.3%1.1%

Which month was most reliable for SAN to LIH?

Among qualifying SAN-to-LIH month results, July 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 87.1% of 31 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 51.6% across 31 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253187.1%9.7%3.2%
August 20252166.7%28.6%4.8%
December 20253151.6%32.3%3.2%
January 20263187.1%3.2%0.0%
February 20262882.1%14.3%0.0%
March 20263177.4%9.7%0.0%
April 20263080.0%6.7%0.0%
May 20263187.1%6.5%0.0%
June 20263080.0%10.0%0.0%

What drove SAN to LIH delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded SAN-to-LIH delay category, accounting for 31.8% of 3,073 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline31.8%
Late aircraft26.3%
National airspace27.2%
Weather13.3%
Security1.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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