Anchorage (ANC) to Honolulu (HNL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Anchorage (ANC) to Honolulu (HNL) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 97% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 63% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.4%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 6h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,777 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ANC to HNL
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 9 a.m. departures (72%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 14 min |
| Friday | 83% | 8 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system33%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ANC to HNL delayed?
- 20% of ANC–HNL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ANC to HNL?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 9 a.m. have the worst (72%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ANC to HNL?
- The scheduled ANC–HNL flight time averages 6h 15m over 2,777 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are ANC to HNL flights cancelled?
- 0.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ANC to HNL?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 836 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.