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Route on-time record

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

Lihue, Kauai (Lihue Airport) to Honolulu, Oahu (Daniel K. Inouye International Airport). 7,810 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 84% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.4% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 2978 at 6:15 AM.

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

LIH → HNL

Lihue, Kauai to Honolulu, Oahu: 7,810 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

84%

Cancelled

1.4%

avg delay 9 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

94% on time vs 74% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

94% chance on time

Check LIH to HNL fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $73 (Southwest 2620 on 2026-11-17). 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 2978

    6:15 AM → 6:55 AM40m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30. Same departure also flew as Southwest 2529; its record covers all of them.

    99%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    100%
    Cancelled
    1.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    0 min
    • Arrived on time 100% of the time (74 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: 74%).

    Moderate track record · 74 flights

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  2. #2 · Southwest 2979

    8:20 AM → 9:05 AM45m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 3078; its record covers all of them.

    98%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    99%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 99% of the time (88 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 88 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 74%).

    Moderate track record · 88 flights

    Find Southwest 2979 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  3. #3 · Southwest 2980

    11:50 AM → 12:35 PM45m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 3783; its record covers all of them.

    93%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 91% 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 · Southwest 2981

    3:45 PM → 4:25 PM40m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 2456; its record covers all of them.

    93%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 91% 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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  5. #5 · Southwest 2982

    7:10 PM → 7:50 PM40m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 1044; its record covers all of them.

    92%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (87 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 87 scheduled flights.

    Moderate track record · 87 flights

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  6. #6 · Alaska 1004

    6:00 AM → 6:39 AM39m nonstop

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

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    93%
    Cancelled
    2.4%
    Avg arrival delay
    4 min
    • Arrived on time 93% of the time (123 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: 74%).

    Moderate track record · 123 flights

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  7. #7 · Alaska 1014

    6:48 AM → 7:27 AM39m nonstop

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

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    3.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (126 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.1% of the time (4 of 130).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 94% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 74%).

    Moderate track record · 126 flights

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  8. #8 · Alaska 1034

    8:30 AM → 9:08 AM38m nonstop

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

    88%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    87%
    Cancelled
    0.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 87% 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: 74%).

    Moderate track record · 139 flights

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  9. #9 · Alaska 1024

    7:26 AM → 8:03 AM37m nonstop

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

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    85%
    Cancelled
    0.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    6 min
    • Arrived on time 85% 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: 74%).

    Moderate track record · 149 flights

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  10. #10 · Alaska 1054

    9:41 AM → 10:22 AM40m nonstop

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

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    83%
    Cancelled
    5.9%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 83% of the time (127 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 5.9% of the time (8 of 136).

    Moderate track record · 127 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines94%

    1,769 flights · 95% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel

  • Hawaiian Airlines81%

    3,589 flights · 85% on time as flown · 0.8% cancel

  • Alaska Airlines78%

    2,452 flights · 75% on time as flown · 2.9% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • Before 9 AM94%

    2,005 flights · avg delay 4 min

  • 9 AM to noon86%

    1,306 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • Noon to 3 PM74%

    1,383 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 3 to 6 PM79%

    1,553 flights · avg delay 11 min

  • 6 to 9 PM85%

    1,223 flights · avg delay 9 min

  • After 9 PM83%

    340 flights · avg delay 9 min

Best day: Tuesday (90%). 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
80
F
82
M
84
A
86
M
86
J
88
J
88
A
91
S
92
O
87
N
91
D
87

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft63%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)26%
  • Severe weather6%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume6%

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

LIH to HNL questions

What time of day is best to fly LIH to HNL?
Before 9 AM: 94% of flights arrived on time, against 74% 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 LIH to HNL?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 94% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,769 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 LIH to HNL?
January (80% on time); the best was September (92%), 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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