Kahului (OGG) to Honolulu (HNL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on OGG–HNL. September 2024 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but March 2026 dropped to 74% — a gap of 21 points. Across the full period the route averages 88% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 88%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 7 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 28
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 43m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 101 mi
Best airline from OGG to HNL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 95% | 3 min | 0.7% | 6,834 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 87% | 7 min | 1.0% | 11,350 |
| Alaska Airlines | 77% | 12 min | 1.6% | 4,069 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OGG to HNL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (80%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 89% | 6 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 92% | 4 min |
| Wednesday | 89% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 85% | 8 min |
| Friday | 85% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 87% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 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 aircraft58%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system7%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OGG to HNL delayed?
- 12% of OGG–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 7 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from OGG to HNL?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 95%, based on 6,834 flights. 3 airlines flew OGG–HNL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OGG to HNL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (80%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OGG to HNL?
- The scheduled OGG–HNL flight time averages 43m over 101 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 12% of the time.
- How often are OGG to HNL flights cancelled?
- 1% 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 OGG to HNL?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 74% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 22,253 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.