Long Beach (LGB) to Honolulu (HNL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on LGB–HNL. January 2026 flights landed on schedule 98% of the time, but April 2026 dropped to 73% — a gap of 25 points. Across the full period the route averages 90% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 90%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 6 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 2.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,569 mi
Best airline from LGB to HNL
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% | 761 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 89% | 6 min | 0.5% | 549 |
| Alaska Airlines | 88% | 7 min | 0.5% | 212 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from LGB to HNL
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (87%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 89% | 6 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 90% | 5 min |
| Thursdaybest | 93% | 5 min |
| Friday | 87% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 90% | 4 min |
| Sunday | 91% | 6 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft9%
- Airline operations76%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from LGB to HNL delayed?
- 10% of LGB–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 6 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from LGB to HNL?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 761 flights. 3 airlines flew LGB–HNL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from LGB to HNL?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (87%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from LGB to HNL?
- The scheduled LGB–HNL flight time averages 5h 57m over 2,569 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 10% of the time.
- How often are LGB 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 LGB to HNL?
- April 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2026 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 25-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,522 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.