92% of flights from Kona to Lihue arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. Most reliable airline: Alaska Airlines (93%). 2% 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 KOA → LIH: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 75% of the time. About 1 in 183 flights landed an hour or more late; 0.8% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early92%
- 15–30 min late4.1%
- 30–60 min late1.9%
- 1–2 hours late0.0%
- 2–3 hours late0.5%
- 3+ hours late0.0%
- Diverted0.3%
- Cancelled0.8%
Share of all 365 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 243 | 93% | 0.8% | −2 min | 0.4% | +38 min | Alaska Airlines |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 122 | 90% | 0.8% | −3 min | 0.8% | +41 min | Hawaiian Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Alaska Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 93% | 90% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026.
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 53 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 52 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 52 | — | — |
| Thursday | 52 | — | — |
| Friday | 52 | — | — |
| Saturday | 52 | — | — |
| Sunday | 52 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 2 · air traffic/airport 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 1029 | 8:00 a.m. | 243 | 93% | 0.8% | −2 min | Alaska Airlines |
Questions
How often are flights from KOA to LIH on time?
92% of 365 scheduled flights from Kona, HI to Lihue, HI arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.8% were cancelled.
Which airline is most on time from KOA to LIH?
Alaska Airlines: 93% of its 243 flights on the route arrived on time. Hawaiian Airlines: 90%.
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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.