Kahului (OGG) to San Diego (SAN): On-Time Performance
Data through May 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 77% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 75%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.0%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,540 mi
Best airline from OGG to SAN
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlinesmost reliable | 86% | 7 min | 0.0% | 88 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 80% | 10 min | 0.3% | 376 |
| Alaska Airlines | 76% | 12 min | 1.3% | 1,080 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OGG to SAN
Aim for departures around 8 p.m. (88% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (61%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 9 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 81% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 10 min |
| Friday | 74% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 11 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 system21%
- Weather7%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OGG to SAN delayed?
- 23% of OGG–SAN flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from OGG to SAN?
- Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 88 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 (88% 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 21m over 2,540 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are OGG to SAN flights cancelled?
- 1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, 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 1,544 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.