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Route on-time record

HNL to LIH: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Honolulu, Oahu (Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) to Lihue, Kauai (Lihue Airport). 7,804 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 85% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.3% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 1060 at 6:25 AM.

Flying on a specific date? We’ll adjust for the month, the weekday and the forecast.

HNL → LIH

Honolulu, Oahu to Lihue, Kauai: 7,804 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

85%

Cancelled

1.3%

avg delay 8 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

94% on time vs 76% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

91% chance on time

Check HNL to LIH fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $70 (Alaska 1163 on 2026-11-07). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Southwest 1060

    6:25 AM → 7:15 AM50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30. Same departure also flew as Southwest 3066; its record covers all of them.

    97%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    97%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    2 min
    • Arrived on time 97% of the time (75 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 75 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 76%).

    Moderate track record · 75 flights

    Find Southwest 1060 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Southwest 2265

    9:40 AM → 10:30 AM50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 1461; its record covers all of them.

    94%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (88 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 88 scheduled flights.

    Moderate track record · 88 flights

    Find Southwest 2265 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Southwest 2267

    5:20 PM → 6:05 PM45m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 3070; its record covers all of them.

    93%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (88 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 88 scheduled flights.

    Moderate track record · 88 flights

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  4. #4 · Alaska 1003

    5:36 AM → 6:17 AM41m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.

    93%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    95%
    Cancelled
    3.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 95% of the time (124 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.1% of the time (4 of 128).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 76%).

    Moderate track record · 124 flights

    Find Alaska 1003 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  5. #5 · Southwest 489

    8:40 PM → 9:25 PM45m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 1791; its record covers all of them.

    92%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 87% of the time (87 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 87 scheduled flights.
    • 63% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.

    Moderate track record · 87 flights

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  6. #6 · Alaska 1023

    7:17 AM → 7:57 AM40m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (139 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 76%).

    Moderate track record · 139 flights

    Find Alaska 1023 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  7. #7 · Alaska 1013

    6:15 AM → 6:56 AM41m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    90%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (149 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 76%).

    Moderate track record · 149 flights

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  8. #8 · Alaska 1183

    9:30 AM → 10:12 AM42m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    95%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 95% of the time (19 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Short track record (19 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 19 flights

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  9. #9 · Southwest 744

    1:25 PM → 2:15 PM50m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 3271; its record covers all of them.

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (88 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 88 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 76% on time; Before 9 AM: 94%).

    Moderate track record · 88 flights

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  10. #10 · Alaska 1033

    8:35 AM → 9:19 AM41m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    90%
    Cancelled
    3.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 90% of the time (146 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.3% of the time (5 of 151).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 76%).

    Moderate track record · 146 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines91%

    1,768 flights · 92% on time as flown · 0.5% cancel

  • Hawaiian Airlines84%

    3,588 flights · 88% on time as flown · 0.8% cancel

  • Alaska Airlines80%

    2,448 flights · 76% on time as flown · 2.6% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM94%

    1,696 flights · avg delay 4 min

  • 9 AM to noon89%

    1,547 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • Noon to 3 PM76%

    1,476 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • 3 to 6 PM81%

    1,590 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • 6 to 9 PM85%

    1,162 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • After 9 PM87%

    333 flights · avg delay 7 min

Best day: Tuesday (91%). Worst: Friday (82%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
83
F
85
M
84
A
85
M
86
J
85
J
87
A
91
S
93
O
89
N
91
D
87

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)48%
  • Late-arriving aircraft38%
  • Severe weather8%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume5%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

HNL to LIH questions

What time of day is best to fly HNL to LIH?
Before 9 AM: 94% of flights arrived on time, against 76% for departures noon to 3 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from HNL to LIH?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 91% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,768 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on HNL to LIH?
January (83% on time); the best was September (93%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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