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Route on-time record

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

Lihue, Kauai (Lihue Airport) to Oakland (Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport). 660 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 88% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.2% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 1851 at 9:10 PM.

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

LIH → OAK

Lihue, Kauai to Oakland: 660 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

88%

Cancelled

0.2%

avg delay 7 min

Best time to leave

9 AM to noon

97% on time vs 77% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

95% chance on time

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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 1851

    9:10 PM → 5:30 AM5h 20m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 962; its record covers all of them.

    97%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    96%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 96% of the time (85 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 87 scheduled flights.

    Moderate track record · 85 flights

    Find Southwest 1851 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Alaska 968

    12:15 PM → 8:30 PM5h 15m nonstop

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

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (113 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 114 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (Noon to 3 PM: 77% on time; 9 AM to noon: 97%).

    Moderate track record · 113 flights

    Find Alaska 968 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines95%

    365 flights · 97% on time as flown · 0.0% cancel

  • Alaska Airlines82%

    115 flights · 80% on time as flown · 0.1% cancel

  • Hawaiian Airlines78%

    180 flights · 75% on time as flown · 0.4% cancel

On time by departure time

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

  • 9 AM to noon97%

    275 flights · avg delay 4 min

  • Noon to 3 PM77%

    295 flights · avg delay 12 min

  • After 9 PM97%

    88 flights · avg delay 3 min

Best day: Wednesday (93%). Worst: Friday (85%).

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
88
F
89
M
94
A
87
M
82
J
80
J
88
A
88
S
87
O
95
N
88
D
91

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)50%
  • Late-arriving aircraft44%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume4%
  • Severe weather2%

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 OAK questions

What time of day is best to fly LIH to OAK?
9 AM to noon: 97% of flights arrived on time, against 77% for departures noon to 3 PM.
Which airline is most on time from LIH to OAK?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 95% chance of operating and arriving on time over 365 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 OAK?
June (80% on time); the best was October (95%), 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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