Best Time to Fly LIH to KOA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Lihue Airport → Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keahole
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 78.6% of Lihue (LIH) to Kona (KOA) flights arrived on time (365 scheduled flights). That is 1.0 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Hawaiian Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 86.9%, while Alaska Airlines trailed at 72.6%.
October has been the best month (94% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (72%).
0.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
LIH to KOA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Airlines | 86.9% | 50 min | 0.0% | 153 |
| Alaska Airlines | 72.6% | 58 min | 0.0% | 212 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LIH to KOA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 730 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4pm–5pm | 82.6% | 0.2% | 456 |
| 5pm–6pm | 75.5% | 0.0% | 274 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LIH to KOA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.7% | -5.0 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 71.8% | -9.9 pts | 0.0% | 124 |
| All other days | 81.6% | — | 0.2% | 562 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).