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Route · SJC → LIH · 2020–2025 BTS data

San Jose to Lihue

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), SJC to LIH (San Jose to Lihue) ranks #4181 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.1%
On-time
+5.1 pts
vs US avg
56 min
Delay when late
1,462
Flights
#4181 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Jul 2022 92%

Worst Month

Nov 2021 52%

Distance

2,466 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Jul 2024 31 0 0 0 AS
Oct 2023 35 2 0 0 AS,WN
Sep 2023 34 2 0 0 AS,WN
Aug 2023 41 5 0 0 AS,WN
Jul 2023 50 14 0 0 AS,WN
Jun 2023 47 6 0 0 AS,WN
May 2023 41 3 0 0 AS,WN
Apr 2023 43 11 0 1 WN,AS
Mar 2023 46 23 0 0 WN,AS
Feb 2023 40 3 0 0 AS,WN
Jan 2023 49 11 0 1 AS,WN
Dec 2022 54 16 2 0 AS,WN
Nov 2022 50 7 0 0 WN,AS
Oct 2022 44 4 0 1 WN,AS
Sep 2022 46 4 0 0 WN,AS
Aug 2022 62 7 0 0 AS,WN
Jul 2022 62 5 0 0 WN,AS
Jun 2022 58 6 1 0 WN,AS
May 2022 44 5 0 0 WN,AS
Apr 2022 44 10 0 0 WN,AS
Mar 2022 37 4 0 0 WN,AS
Dec 2021 47 18 0 0 WN,AS
Nov 2021 52 25 0 0 WN,AS
Oct 2021 49 24 0 0 WN,AS

SJC–LIH seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (94.6%) · weakest: December (66.3%)

60%70%80%90%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 66.3%

Strongest calendar month

September

94.6% on-time · ~43 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~55 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

66.3% on-time · ~51 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,106 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 1,106 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

SJC - San Jose

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

SJC on-time profile

LIH - Lihue

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

LIH on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare SJC vs LIH

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among SJC departures

From SJC, this corridor sits with 9 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 31 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (21 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Lihue · fleet on-time rank #1555 of 4927.

What the Data Says About SJC to LIH

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show San Jose to Lihue (SJC to LIH) running a 84.1% on-time rate over 1,462 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 55.6 minutes. The 2,466-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.3% of 1,106 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jul 2022 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Nov 2021 came in at just 52% - a 40-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, SJC–LIH peaks in September at 94.6% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~55 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 66.3%, a 28.3-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does SJC to LIH rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, SJC to LIH ranks #4181 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 SJC to LIH? ▼
Flights from San Jose to Lihue have a 84.1% on-time rate based on 1,462 flights. The average delay is 55.6 minutes. The best recent month was Jul 2022 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SJC to LIH? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (3 of 1,106 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SJC to LIH? ▼
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Lihue (LIH) is approximately 2,466 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SJC to LIH? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jul 2022 (92% on-time). The worst was Nov 2021 (52% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

SJC Airport

San Jose
LIH Airport

Lihue
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 SJC–LIH data

SJC–LIH runs 5.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare SJC and LIH airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. SJC airport
  • If your dates flex, September (94.6% on-time) beats December (66.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.1% 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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