Honolulu (HNL) to Salt Lake City (SLC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on HNL–SLC. August 2024 flights landed on schedule 97% of the time, but January 2026 dropped to 74% — a gap of 23 points. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 6h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,994 mi
Best airline from HNL to SLC
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 11 min | 0.0% | 549 |
| Delta Air Lines | 85% | 12 min | 2.3% | 1,009 |
| Alaska Airlines | 79% | 13 min | 0.0% | 211 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HNL to SLC
Aim for departures around 7 p.m. (88% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 9 min |
| Friday | 82% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 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 aircraft22%
- Airline operations67%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HNL to SLC delayed?
- 16% of HNL–SLC 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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from HNL to SLC?
- Hawaiian Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 549 flights. 3 airlines flew HNL–SLC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HNL to SLC?
- Departures around 7 p.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HNL to SLC?
- The scheduled HNL–SLC flight time averages 6h 11m over 2,994 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are HNL to SLC flights cancelled?
- 1.3% 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 SLC?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 74% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,769 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.