Kahului (OGG) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Kahului (OGG) to Los Angeles (LAX) effectively runs on two schedules. In August 2024, 95% of arrivals were on time; in March 2026 that fell to 69% — a 26-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
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.7%
- Flights/day
- 5.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 18m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,485 mi
Best airline from OGG to LAX
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 92% | 5 min | 0.6% | 1,207 |
| American Airlines | 85% | 29 min | 0.3% | 1,033 |
| Delta Air Lines | 84% | 11 min | 1.5% | 1,085 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 69% | 20 min | 0.4% | 549 |
| Alaska Airlines | 66% | 16 min | 0.6% | 360 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OGG to LAX
Aim for departures around 9 p.m. (96% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (46%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 12 min |
| Friday | 83% | 11 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations51%
- National airspace system11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OGG to LAX delayed?
- 17% of OGG–LAX 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from OGG to LAX?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 1,207 flights. 5 airlines flew OGG–LAX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OGG to LAX?
- Departures around 9 p.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (46%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OGG to LAX?
- The scheduled OGG–LAX flight time averages 5h 18m over 2,485 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are OGG to LAX flights cancelled?
- 0.7% 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 LAX?
- March 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 26-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,244 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.