87% of flights from Lihue to Oakland arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. The 10 a.m. departures ran on time 96% of the time; the 1 p.m. ones 74%. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (96%). 4% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for LIH → OAK: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 70% of the time. About 1 in 38 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 92 three hours or more; 0.6% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early87%
- 15–30 min late6.5%
- 30–60 min late2.3%
- 1–2 hours late1.2%
- 2–3 hours late0.3%
- 3+ hours late1.1%
- Diverted0.8%
- Cancelled0.6%
Share of all 647 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 365 | 96% | 0.3% | −16 min | 1.6% | +93 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Alaska Airlines | 194 | 75% | 1.0% | +2 min | 4.6% | +51 min | Alaska Airlines |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 88 | — | — | — | — | — | Hawaiian Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at LIH). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Southwest Airlines | Alaska Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m. | 96% | — |
| 1 p.m. | — | 71% |
| 9 p.m. | 96% | — |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (95%). Worst: May (81%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 94 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 91 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 92 | — | — |
| Thursday | 93 | — | — |
| Friday | 93 | — | — |
| Saturday | 92 | — | — |
| Sunday | 92 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 3 · weather 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 968 | 1:06 p.m. | 193 | 75% | 1.0% | +2 min | Alaska Airlines |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Lihue or Oakland. None has been clearly more reliable than LIH → OAK.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIH → OAK (this route) | 647 | 87% | 0.6% |
| LIH → SFO Lihue to San Francisco | 923 | 84% | 1.3% |
Questions
How often are flights from LIH to OAK on time?
87% of 647 scheduled flights from Lihue, HI to Oakland, CA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.6% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly LIH to OAK?
Flights scheduled to leave at 10 a.m. were the most reliable (96% on time). The 1 p.m. departures were the least (74%).
Which airline is most on time from LIH to OAK?
Southwest Airlines: 96% of its 365 flights on the route arrived on time. Alaska Airlines: 75%.
What month has the most delays from LIH to OAK?
May (81% on time). The best month is October (95%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- OAK → LIH (return)
- Lihue (LIH) delays by hour
- Flights into Oakland (OAK)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Alaska Airlines on-time record
- Hawaiian Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.