Honolulu (HNL) to Phoenix (PHX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
When you fly HNL to PHX matters as much as anything else about the booking: the route swung from 94% on-time in February 2026 to just 70% in March 2026. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 3.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,917 mi
Best airline from HNL to PHX
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 91% | 3 min | 0.8% | 830 |
| American Airlines | 87% | 18 min | 0.7% | 1,166 |
| Alaska Airlines | 80% | 15 min | 0.0% | 212 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 74% | 14 min | 0.0% | 549 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HNL to PHX
Aim for departures around 9 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (69%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 10 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 11 min |
| Friday | 82% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft32%
- Airline operations56%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather4%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HNL to PHX delayed?
- 15% of HNL–PHX 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 PHX?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 830 flights. 4 airlines flew HNL–PHX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HNL to PHX?
- Departures around 9 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (69%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HNL to PHX?
- The scheduled HNL–PHX flight time averages 5h 57m over 2,917 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are HNL to PHX flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 PHX?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 70% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,757 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.