Kona (KOA) to Kahului (OGG): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Kona (KOA) to Kahului (OGG) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2025, 98% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 76% — a 23-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 90% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 90%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 5 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 4.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 84 mi
Best airline from KOA to OGG
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 93% | 5 min | 0.5% | 799 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 92% | 4 min | 0.2% | 1,737 |
| Alaska Airlines | 80% | 10 min | 0.0% | 453 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from KOA to OGG
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (100% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (84%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 94% | 4 min |
| Tuesday | 93% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 6 min |
| Friday | 89% | 6 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 8 min |
| Sunday | 93% | 3 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from KOA to OGG delayed?
- 10% of KOA–OGG 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 5 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from KOA to OGG?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 93%, based on 799 flights. 3 airlines flew KOA–OGG frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from KOA to OGG?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 1 p.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 KOA to OGG?
- The scheduled KOA–OGG flight time averages 39m over 84 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 10% of the time.
- How often are KOA to OGG flights cancelled?
- 0.2% 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 KOA to OGG?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 76% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2025 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,989 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.