Honolulu (HNL) to Boston (BOS): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Honolulu (HNL) to Boston (BOS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 110 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 78% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.30
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 9h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 5,095 mi
Best airline from HNL to BOS
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 88% | 9 min | 2.3% | 130 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 74% | 12 min | 0.0% | 330 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HNL to BOS
Aim for departures around 5 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (75%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 9 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 10 min |
| Friday | 76% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft17%
- Airline operations79%
- National airspace system2%
- Security2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HNL to BOS delayed?
- 22% of HNL–BOS 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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from HNL to BOS?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 130 flights. 2 airlines flew HNL–BOS frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HNL to BOS?
- Departures around 5 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (75%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HNL to BOS?
- The scheduled HNL–BOS flight time averages 9h 46m over 5,095 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are HNL to BOS 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 HNL to BOS?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2025 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 460 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.