Honolulu (HNL) to San Jose (SJC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Honolulu (HNL) to San Jose (SJC) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2026, 97% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 64% — a 33-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,417 mi
Best airline from HNL to SJC
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 91% | 5 min | 0.0% | 1,045 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 80% | 11 min | 0.2% | 546 |
| Alaska Airlines | 74% | 14 min | 0.4% | 473 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HNL to SJC
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 9 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 9 min |
| Friday | 82% | 10 min |
| Saturdaybest | 85% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 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 aircraft38%
- Airline operations51%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HNL to SJC delayed?
- 16% of HNL–SJC 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 8 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from HNL to SJC?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 1,045 flights. 3 airlines flew HNL–SJC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HNL to SJC?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 3 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 SJC?
- The scheduled HNL–SJC flight time averages 5h 11m over 2,417 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are HNL to SJC flights cancelled?
- 0.1% 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 SJC?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,064 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.