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Route · LIH → SJC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Lihue to San Jose

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), LIH to SJC (Lihue to San Jose) ranks #4177 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.7%
On-time
+2.7 pts
vs US avg
53 min
Delay when late
1,463
Flights
#4177 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Jun 2022 79%

Worst Month

Nov 2021 71%

Distance

2,466 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Jul 2024 31 11 0 0 AS
Oct 2023 35 1 0 1 AS,WN
Sep 2023 35 1 0 0 AS,WN
Aug 2023 41 3 0 0 AS,WN
Jul 2023 50 11 0 0 AS,WN
Jun 2023 47 14 1 1 AS,WN
May 2023 41 3 0 0 AS,WN
Apr 2023 43 3 0 0 WN,AS
Mar 2023 46 8 0 0 WN,AS
Feb 2023 40 10 0 0 AS,WN
Jan 2023 49 13 0 0 AS,WN
Dec 2022 54 13 4 0 AS,WN
Nov 2022 50 9 0 0 WN,AS
Oct 2022 44 6 0 1 WN,AS
Sep 2022 46 5 0 0 WN,AS
Aug 2022 62 14 0 0 AS,WN
Jul 2022 62 14 0 0 WN,AS
Jun 2022 58 12 1 0 WN,AS
May 2022 44 5 0 0 WN,AS
Apr 2022 44 7 0 0 WN,AS
Mar 2022 37 7 0 0 WN,AS
Dec 2021 47 13 0 0 WN,AS
Nov 2021 52 15 0 0 WN,AS
Oct 2021 49 24 0 0 WN,AS

LIH–SJC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (90.8%) · weakest: June (73.1%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.3%

Strongest calendar month

September

90.8% on-time · ~44 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~55 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

73.1% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

6 of 1,107 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,107 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

LIH - Lihue

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Lihue, HI.

LIH on-time profile

SJC - San Jose

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for San Jose, CA.

SJC on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See LIH and SJC side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare LIH vs SJC

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among LIH departures

From LIH, this corridor sits with 4 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 12 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (8 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: San Jose · fleet on-time rank #2477 of 4927.

What the Data Says About LIH to SJC

1,463 tracked flights put the LIH to SJC pairing (Lihue to San Jose) at a 81.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 53.4 minutes on average. Across the 2,466-mile route and its 3 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.5% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (1,107 flights sampled).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Jun 2022 was the strongest month at 79% on-time versus Nov 2021 at 71%, a 8-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, LIH–SJC peaks in September at 90.8% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~55 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 73.1%, a 17.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does LIH to SJC rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, LIH to SJC ranks #4177 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from LIH to SJC? ▼
Flights from Lihue to San Jose have a 81.7% on-time rate based on 1,463 flights. The average delay is 53.4 minutes. The best recent month was Jun 2022 with 79% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for LIH to SJC? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (6 of 1,107 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from LIH to SJC? ▼
The flight distance from Lihue (LIH) to San Jose (SJC) is approximately 2,466 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from LIH to SJC? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jun 2022 (79% on-time). The worst was Nov 2021 (71% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

LIH Airport

Lihue
SJC Airport

San Jose
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using LIH–SJC data

LIH–SJC is mid-pack at 81.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare LIH and SJC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. LIH airport
  • If your dates flex, September (90.8% on-time) beats June (73.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.7% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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