Minneapolis (MSP) to Honolulu (HNL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Minneapolis (MSP) to Honolulu (HNL) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2025, 100% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 50% — a 50-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 83% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 8h 45m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 3,972 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to HNL
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 87% | 7 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 9 min |
| Friday | 84% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 12 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft4%
- Airline operations72%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to HNL delayed?
- 17% of MSP–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 13 minutes.
- How long is the flight from MSP to HNL?
- The scheduled MSP–HNL flight time averages 8h 45m over 3,972 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are MSP to HNL flights cancelled?
- 0.9% 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 MSP to HNL?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 50-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 760 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.