Route on-time record
LIH to LAX: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Lihue, Kauai (Lihue Airport) to Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport). 1,502 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 83% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was United 1228 at 10:00 PM.
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LIH → LAX
Lihue, Kauai to Los Angeles: 1,502 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
83%
Cancelled
0.7%
avg delay 11 min
Best time to leave
6 to 9 PM
94% on time vs 69% 9 AM to noon
Most reliable airline
United
90% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $252 (Alaska 964 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 1228
10:00 PM → 6:45 AM5h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.
91%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 92%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 13 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (84 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 84 scheduled flights.
Moderate track record · 84 flights
Find United 1228 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · United 1296
12:55 PM → 9:40 PM5h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
91%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 91%
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 4 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (293 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Strong track record · 293 flights
Find United 1296 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · American 286
9:30 PM → 6:02 AM5h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
90%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 89%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 14 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (102 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 102 scheduled flights.
Moderate track record · 102 flights
Find American 286 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · Delta 435
10:05 PM → 6:30 AM5h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 91%
- Cancelled
- 2.2%
- Avg arrival delay
- 6 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (355 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 355 flights
Find Delta 435 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · American 266
2:12 PM → 10:52 PM5h 40m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 82%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 16 min
- Arrived on time 82% of the time (259 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 259 scheduled flights.
- 69% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 259 flights
Find American 266 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · Alaska 336
11:26 PM → 8:03 AM5h 37m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-19.
73%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 70%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 6 min
- Arrived on time 70% of the time (10 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Short track record (10 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 10 flights
Find Alaska 336 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#7 · Alaska 964
2:07 PM → 10:40 PM5h 33m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
65%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 64%
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 19 min
- Arrived on time 64% of the time (147 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Moderate track record · 147 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- United Airlines90%
378 flights · 92% on time as flown · 0.4% cancel
- Delta Air Lines88%
365 flights · 91% on time as flown · 1.8% cancel
- American Airlines84%
361 flights · 84% on time as flown · 0.2% cancel
- Alaska Airlines71%
161 flights · 65% on time as flown · 1.0% cancel
- Hawaiian Airlines68%
214 flights · 65% on time as flown · 0.3% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- 9 AM to noon69%
98 flights · avg delay 15 min
- Noon to 3 PM80%
800 flights · avg delay 12 min
- 6 to 9 PM94%
183 flights · avg delay 4 min
- After 9 PM88%
378 flights · avg delay 11 min
Best day: Tuesday (88%). Worst: Saturday (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.
What delays this route
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)47%
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Air traffic control and airport volume10%
- Severe weather3%
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 LAX questions
- What time of day is best to fly LIH to LAX?
- 6 to 9 PM: 94% of flights arrived on time, against 69% for departures 9 AM to noon.
- Which airline is most on time from LIH to LAX?
- United, with a season-adjusted 90% 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 LIH to LAX?
- January (78% on time); the best was August (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 LIH
- LAX to LIH (return)
- LIH to HNL 84%
- LIH to OGG 82%
- LIH to SEA 84%
- LIH to SFO 86%
- LIH to OAK 88%
- LIH to PHX 93%
- LIH to DEN 95%
- LIH to LAS 98%
- LIH to KOA 77%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops