Detroit (DTW) to Honolulu (HNL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Detroit (DTW) to Honolulu (HNL) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 289 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.79
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 9h 47m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 4,475 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from DTW to HNL
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (81%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 17 min |
| Friday | 79% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 12 min |
| Sundaybest | 85% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft3%
- Airline operations78%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from DTW to HNL delayed?
- 18% of DTW–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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from DTW to HNL?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (81%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from DTW to HNL?
- The scheduled DTW–HNL flight time averages 9h 47m over 4,475 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are DTW to HNL flights cancelled?
- 0.8% 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 DTW to HNL?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 44% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 57-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 641 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.