Best Time to Fly SMF to LIH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Sacramento International → Lihue Airport
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
210 flights were scheduled from Sacramento (SMF) to Lihue (LIH) in the last 12 months, and 85.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 8.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Alaska Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 89.2%, while Hawaiian Airlines trailed at 81.4%.
April has been the best month (100% on time) and Tuesday the weakest day of the week (86%).
0.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SMF to LIH 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 | 89.2% | 103 min | 0.0% | 122 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 81.4% | 50 min | 2.3% | 88 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SMF to LIH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 419 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 7am–8am | 86.3% | 1.0% | 207 |
| 8am–9am | 86.5% | 1.3% | 151 |
| 9am–10am | 94.9% | 0.0% | 60 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SMF to LIH
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) | 91.5% | +3.9 pts | 1.4% | 72 |
| All other days | 87.7% | — | 0.9% | 322 |
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).