Honolulu (HNL) to Long Beach (LGB): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Honolulu (HNL) to Long Beach (LGB) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 98% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 63% — a 35-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 7 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,569 mi
Best airline from HNL to LGB
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 88% | 5 min | 0.1% | 761 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 82% | 7 min | 0.5% | 549 |
| Alaska Airlines | 81% | 10 min | 0.0% | 212 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HNL to LGB
Departure time makes little difference on this route — on-time rates stay within a few points across the day.
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 87% | 7 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 8 min |
| Friday | 80% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 7 min |
| Sundaybest | 89% | 5 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Airline operations58%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather1%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HNL to LGB delayed?
- 15% of HNL–LGB 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 7 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from HNL to LGB?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 761 flights. 3 airlines flew HNL–LGB frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HNL to LGB?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (84%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HNL to LGB?
- The scheduled HNL–LGB flight time averages 5h 24m over 2,569 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are HNL to LGB flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 LGB?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 35-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,522 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.