Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu (HNL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu (HNL) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 91% of arrivals were on time; in April 2026 that fell to 66% — a 25-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 75%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.5%
- Flights/day
- 15
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,556 mi
Best airline from LAX to HNL
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 90% | 6 min | 0.1% | 976 |
| United Airlines | 85% | 14 min | 0.5% | 2,546 |
| Delta Air Lines | 82% | 13 min | 0.4% | 2,190 |
| American Airlines | 82% | 11 min | 0.1% | 2,292 |
| Alaska Airlines | 75% | 20 min | 0.7% | 936 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 70% | 24 min | 1.0% | 2,013 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LAX to HNL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (38%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 14 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 16 min |
| Friday | 79% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 82% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations56%
- National airspace system8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LAX to HNL delayed?
- 20% of LAX–HNL 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LAX to HNL?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 976 flights. 6 airlines flew LAX–HNL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LAX to HNL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (38%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LAX to HNL?
- The scheduled LAX–HNL flight time averages 5h 54m over 2,556 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are LAX to HNL flights cancelled?
- 0.5% 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 LAX to HNL?
- April 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 10,953 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.