Honolulu (HNL) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Honolulu (HNL) to Newark (EWR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 108 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.30
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 9h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 4,962 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HNL to EWR
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 27 min |
| Tuesday | 67% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 13 min |
| Friday | 73% | 24 min |
| Saturdaybest | 88% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 42 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft71%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HNL to EWR delayed?
- 23% of HNL–EWR 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 24 minutes.
- How long is the flight from HNL to EWR?
- The scheduled HNL–EWR flight time averages 9h 33m over 4,962 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are HNL to EWR flights cancelled?
- 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What day of the week is most reliable for HNL to EWR?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 88% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 72%.
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Based on 235 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.