Best Time to Fly LIH to SMF: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Lihue Airport → Sacramento International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
209 flights were scheduled from Lihue (LIH) to Sacramento (SMF) in the last 12 months, and 80.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Alaska Airlines led with 85.2% on time and Hawaiian Airlines was last with 74.4%.
Over 24 months, Thursday was the most reliable day (81% on time) and February the worst month (69%).
The cancellation rate was 0.0% (US average 1.8%).
LIH to SMF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 85.2% | 64 min | 0.0% | 122 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 74.4% | 49 min | 0.0% | 87 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LIH to SMF
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 418 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 84.5% | 0.0% | 124 |
| 11am–12pm | 81.0% | 0.0% | 42 |
| 12pm–1pm | 82.7% | 0.6% | 169 |
| 1pm–2pm | 63.4% | 1.2% | 83 |
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 SMF
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 | 8 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 17 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 87.5% | +9.5 pts | 0.0% | 72 |
| All other days | 78.0% | — | 0.6% | 321 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).