Boston (BOS) to Honolulu (HNL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Boston (BOS) to Honolulu (HNL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 113 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 72% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.31
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 11h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 5,095 mi
Best airline from BOS to HNL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Airlinesmost reliable | 73% | 21 min | 1.2% | 334 |
| Delta Air Lines | 70% | 23 min | 1.5% | 130 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BOS to HNL
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (78% on-time); avoid 9 a.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 14 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 8 min |
| Wednesday | 64% | 53 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 25 min |
| Friday | 61% | 38 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Airline operations66%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BOS to HNL delayed?
- 28% of BOS–HNL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BOS to HNL?
- Hawaiian Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 73%, based on 334 flights. 2 airlines flew BOS–HNL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BOS to HNL?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (78% on-time), while departures around 9 a.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BOS to HNL?
- The scheduled BOS–HNL flight time averages 11h 18m over 5,095 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are BOS to HNL flights cancelled?
- 1.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BOS to HNL?
- February 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 43-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 464 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.