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Portland (PDX) to Kahului (OGG): On-Time Performance

Data through May 2026

Portland (PDX) to Kahului (OGG) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2026, 100% of arrivals were on time; in February 2026 that fell to 79% — a 21-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
7 min
completed flights
Cancelled
0.4%
Flights/day
2.0
last 12 months
Duration
6h 3m
scheduled
Distance
2,561 mi

Best airline from PDX to OGG

2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
Alaska Airlinesmost reliable90%5 min0.4%1,070
Hawaiian Airlines89%10 min0.5%376

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for PDX to OGG flights50%75%100%June 2024: 98% on-time (50 flights)98Jun 2024July 2024: 95% on-time (62 flights)95August 2024: 94% on-time (62 flights)94September 2024: 95% on-time (60 flights)95Sep 2024October 2024: 95% on-time (61 flights)95November 2024: 92% on-time (59 flights)92December 2024: 81% on-time (62 flights)81Dec 2024January 2025: 88% on-time (62 flights)88February 2025: 80% on-time (56 flights)80March 2025: 90% on-time (62 flights)90Mar 2025April 2025: 85% on-time (60 flights)85May 2025: 94% on-time (62 flights)94June 2025: 85% on-time (60 flights)85Jun 2025July 2025: 90% on-time (62 flights)90August 2025: 95% on-time (62 flights)95September 2025: 93% on-time (60 flights)93Sep 2025October 2025: 93% on-time (61 flights)93November 2025: 90% on-time (59 flights)90December 2025: 81% on-time (62 flights)81Dec 2025January 2026: 86% on-time (62 flights)86February 2026: 79% on-time (56 flights)79March 2026: 82% on-time (62 flights)82Mar 2026April 2026: 100% on-time (60 flights)100May 2026: 90% on-time (62 flights)90

Best time to fly from PDX to OGG

Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (86%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, PDX to OGG7 a.m.: 91% on-time (468 flights)78 a.m.: 89% on-time (227 flights)89 a.m.: 88% on-time (251 flights)910 a.m.: 95% on-time (63 flights)105 p.m.: 89% on-time (310 flights)176 p.m.: 86% on-time (93 flights)188 p.m.: 88% on-time (34 flights)20scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Mondaybest92%4 min
Tuesday89%7 min
Wednesday89%10 min
Thursday90%6 min
Friday90%7 min
Saturday87%8 min
Sunday90%5 min

What causes delays on this route

Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.

  • Late-arriving aircraft5%
  • Airline operations68%
  • National airspace system21%
  • Weather6%

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from PDX to OGG delayed?
10% of PDX–OGG 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 7 minutes.
Which airline is most reliable from PDX to OGG?
Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 1,070 flights. 2 airlines flew PDX–OGG frequently enough to compare in this period.
What is the best time of day to fly from PDX to OGG?
Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (86%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
How long is the flight from PDX to OGG?
The scheduled PDX–OGG flight time averages 6h 3m over 2,561 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 10% of the time.
How often are PDX to OGG flights cancelled?
0.4% 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 PDX to OGG?
February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 79% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.

Based on 1,446 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.