Route on-time record
LAX to LIH: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to Lihue, Kauai (Lihue Airport). 1,502 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 84% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was United 1295 at 8:25 AM.
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LAX → LIH
Los Angeles to Lihue, Kauai: 1,502 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
84%
Cancelled
0.4%
avg delay 10 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
92% on time vs 77% 3 to 6 PM
Most reliable airline
United
91% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $245 (Alaska 963 on 2026-10-26). 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 · United 1295
8:25 AM → 11:38 AM6h 13m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
93%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 93%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 4 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (294 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 294 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 77%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 294 flights
Find United 1295 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · United 1229
5:15 PM → 8:23 PM6h 08m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
91%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 90%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 7 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (84 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 84 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 77% on time; Before 9 AM: 92%).
- Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Moderate track record · 84 flights
Find United 1229 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · Delta 428
3:45 PM → 6:50 PM5h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 83%
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Avg arrival delay
- 14 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (361 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 77% on time; Before 9 AM: 92%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 361 flights
Find Delta 428 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · American 119
9:24 AM → 12:22 PM5h 58m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
80%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 81%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 9 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (258 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 259 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 258 flights
Find American 119 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · Alaska 963
8:00 AM → 11:00 AM6h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
80%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 76%
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 10 min
- Arrived on time 76% of the time (148 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 3 to 6 PM: 77%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 148 flights
Find Alaska 963 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · American 510
1:06 PM → 4:14 PM6h 08m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
78%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 74%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 16 min
- Arrived on time 74% of the time (101 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 102 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 101 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- United Airlines91%
378 flights · 93% on time as flown · 0.1% cancel
- Delta Air Lines82%
365 flights · 83% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel
- Hawaiian Airlines82%
214 flights · 83% on time as flown · 0.2% cancel
- American Airlines80%
361 flights · 79% on time as flown · 0.1% cancel
- Alaska Airlines79%
161 flights · 76% on time as flown · 0.8% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM92%
354 flights · avg delay 6 min
- 9 AM to noon81%
587 flights · avg delay 9 min
- Noon to 3 PM85%
357 flights · avg delay 11 min
- 3 to 6 PM77%
204 flights · avg delay 17 min
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.
What delays this route
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)54%
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Air traffic control and airport volume14%
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
LAX to LIH questions
- What time of day is best to fly LAX to LIH?
- Before 9 AM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 77% for departures 3 to 6 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 LAX to LIH?
- United, with a season-adjusted 91% chance of operating and arriving on time over 378 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 LAX to LIH?
- February (77% on time); the best was September (91%), 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.
More routes from LAX
- LIH to LAX (return)
- LAX to SFO 68%
- LAX to JFK 79%
- LAX to LAS 77%
- LAX to DEN 82%
- LAX to PHX 81%
- LAX to SEA 85%
- LAX to ORD 77%
- LAX to DFW 75%
- LAX to SMF 85%
- LAX to HNL 77%
- LAX to IAH 84%
- LAX to ATL 76%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops