Honolulu (HNL) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Honolulu (HNL) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In August 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in April 2025 that fell to 53% — a 44-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
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 8h 42m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 4,502 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HNL to ATL
Aim for departures around 3 p.m. (82% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 15 min |
| Friday | 75% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft63%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HNL to ATL delayed?
- 20% of HNL–ATL 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 15 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HNL to ATL?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (82% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HNL to ATL?
- The scheduled HNL–ATL flight time averages 8h 42m over 4,502 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are HNL to ATL flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 HNL to ATL?
- April 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 779 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.