Kahului (OGG) to San Francisco (SFO): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Kahului (OGG) to San Francisco (SFO) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2025, 98% of arrivals were on time; in October 2024 that fell to 80% — a 17-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 90% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 90%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.6%
- Flights/day
- 4.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 2m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,338 mi
Best airline from OGG to SFO
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 92% | 7 min | 0.6% | 2,116 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 86% | 7 min | 0.5% | 571 |
| Alaska Airlines | 81% | 13 min | 0.7% | 405 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from OGG to SFO
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (98% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (79%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 91% | 6 min |
| Tuesday | 90% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 92% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 88% | 8 min |
| Friday | 88% | 9 min |
| Saturday | 89% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 88% | 8 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations47%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from OGG to SFO delayed?
- 11% of OGG–SFO 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 8 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from OGG to SFO?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 92%, based on 2,116 flights. 3 airlines flew OGG–SFO frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from OGG to SFO?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (98% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (79%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from OGG to SFO?
- The scheduled OGG–SFO flight time averages 5h 2m over 2,338 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 11% of the time.
- How often are OGG to SFO flights cancelled?
- 0.6% 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 SFO?
- October 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 80% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 17-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,092 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.