Las Vegas (LAS) to Honolulu (HNL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Las Vegas (LAS) to Honolulu (HNL) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 88% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 62% — a 26-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 6.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 6h 27m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,762 mi
Best airline from LAS to HNL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 81% | 7 min | 0.0% | 1,594 |
| Alaska Airlines | 73% | 19 min | 1.0% | 724 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 73% | 22 min | 0.3% | 1,759 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAS to HNL
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 14 min |
| Friday | 75% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft26%
- Airline operations68%
- National airspace system6%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAS to HNL delayed?
- 24% of LAS–HNL 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 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAS to HNL?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 1,594 flights. 3 airlines flew LAS–HNL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAS to HNL?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 6 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 LAS to HNL?
- The scheduled LAS–HNL flight time averages 6h 27m over 2,762 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are LAS to HNL flights cancelled?
- 0.3% 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 LAS to HNL?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 62% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,077 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.