Honolulu (HNL) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on HNL–JFK. June 2025 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but December 2024 dropped to 64% — a gap of 29 points. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 9h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 4,983 mi
Best airline from HNL to JFK
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 91% | 7 min | 1.4% | 644 |
| Alaska Airlines | 71% | 17 min | 1.4% | 209 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 69% | 16 min | 0.0% | 549 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HNL to JFK
Aim for departures around 6 p.m. (91% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 10 min |
| Friday | 73% | 13 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 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 aircraft21%
- Airline operations66%
- National airspace system8%
- Weather5%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HNL to JFK delayed?
- 21% of HNL–JFK 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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from HNL to JFK?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 644 flights. 3 airlines flew HNL–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HNL to JFK?
- Departures around 6 p.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HNL to JFK?
- The scheduled HNL–JFK flight time averages 9h 44m over 4,983 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are HNL to JFK 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 JFK?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 29-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,402 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.