81% of flights from Oakland to Lihue arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 9 a.m. departures ran on time 93% of the time; the 1 p.m. ones 72%. Most reliable airline: Alaska Airlines (89%). 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 OAK → LIH: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 72% of the time. About 1 in 31 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 92 three hours or more; 0.9% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early81%
- 15–30 min late8.5%
- 30–60 min late6.0%
- 1–2 hours late1.9%
- 2–3 hours late0.3%
- 3+ hours late1.1%
- Diverted0.3%
- Cancelled0.9%
Share of all 646 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 | 364 | 74% | 0.0% | −2 min | 4.7% | +50 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Alaska Airlines | 194 | 89% | 2.6% | −7 min | 1.5% | +93 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 OAK). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Southwest Airlines |
|---|---|
| noon | 78% |
| 1 p.m. | 72% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (90%). Worst: February (78%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 94 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 93 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 89 | — | — |
| Thursday | 92 | — | — |
| Friday | 93 | — | — |
| Saturday | 93 | — | — |
| Sunday | 92 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 5 · 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 967 | 7:50 a.m. | 194 | 89% | 2.6% | −7 min | Alaska Airlines |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Oakland or Lihue. SFO → LIH has been 7 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAK → LIH (this route) | 646 | 81% | 0.9% |
| SFO → LIH San Francisco to Lihue | 922 | 88% | 0.5% |
Questions
How often are flights from OAK to LIH on time?
81% of 646 scheduled flights from Oakland, CA to Lihue, HI arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.9% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly OAK to LIH?
Flights scheduled to leave at 9 a.m. were the most reliable (93% on time). The 1 p.m. departures were the least (72%).
Which airline is most on time from OAK to LIH?
Alaska Airlines: 89% of its 194 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 74%.
What month has the most delays from OAK to LIH?
February (78% on time). The best month is October (90%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- LIH → OAK (return)
- Oakland (OAK) delays by hour
- Flights into Lihue (LIH)
- 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.