Honolulu (HNL) to Minneapolis (MSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Honolulu (HNL) to Minneapolis (MSP) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 100% of arrivals were on time; in March 2025 that fell to 65% — a 36-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 7h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 3,972 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HNL to MSP
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (89% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 91% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 89% | 7 min |
| Friday | 88% | 12 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 9 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft60%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HNL to MSP delayed?
- 14% of HNL–MSP 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 12 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HNL to MSP?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HNL to MSP?
- The scheduled HNL–MSP flight time averages 7h 50m over 3,972 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are HNL to MSP flights cancelled?
- 1.2% 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 MSP?
- March 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 729 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.