Denver (DEN) to Honolulu (HNL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Denver (DEN) to Honolulu (HNL) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in July 2025 that fell to 50% — a 47-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 7h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 3,365 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DEN to HNL
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (82% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 18 min |
| Friday | 70% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations40%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DEN to HNL delayed?
- 26% of DEN–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 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DEN to HNL?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DEN to HNL?
- The scheduled DEN–HNL flight time averages 7h 25m over 3,365 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are DEN to HNL flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 DEN to HNL?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,214 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.