Kahului (OGG) to San Diego (SAN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Kahului (OGG) to San Diego (SAN) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2024, 92% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 52% — a 40-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 78% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 2.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 20m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,540 mi
Best airline from OGG to SAN
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% | 149 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 79% | 11 min | 0.3% | 346 |
| Alaska Airlines | 76% | 13 min | 1.2% | 1,172 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OGG to SAN
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (92% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 10 min |
| Friday | 76% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 13 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 aircraft38%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OGG to SAN delayed?
- 22% of OGG–SAN 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 11 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from OGG to SAN?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 149 flights. 3 airlines flew OGG–SAN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OGG to SAN?
- Departures around 8 p.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (61%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OGG to SAN?
- The scheduled OGG–SAN flight time averages 5h 20m over 2,540 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are OGG to SAN 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 OGG to SAN?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,667 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.