Chicago (ORD) to Honolulu (HNL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Chicago (ORD) to Honolulu (HNL) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 97% of arrivals were on time; in April 2026 that fell to 48% — a 49-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 9h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 4,243 mi
Best airline from ORD to HNL
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 11 min | 0.2% | 829 |
| American Airlines | 61% | 33 min | 0.0% | 175 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ORD to HNL
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (88% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 86% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 13 min |
| Thursdaybest | 88% | 10 min |
| Friday | 74% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations44%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ORD to HNL delayed?
- 20% of ORD–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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ORD to HNL?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 829 flights. 2 airlines flew ORD–HNL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ORD to HNL?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ORD to HNL?
- The scheduled ORD–HNL flight time averages 9h 11m over 4,243 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are ORD to HNL flights cancelled?
- 0.2% 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 ORD to HNL?
- April 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 49-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,004 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.