San Jose (SJC) to Honolulu (HNL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
San Jose (SJC) to Honolulu (HNL) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 58% — a 37-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 86% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 61%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 8 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.2%
- Flights/day
- 2.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,417 mi
Best airline from SJC to HNL
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 88% | 6 min | 0.4% | 472 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 88% | 9 min | 0.4% | 547 |
| Southwest Airlines | 85% | 8 min | 0.1% | 1,043 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SJC to HNL
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 6 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 8 min |
| Friday | 88% | 8 min |
| Saturdaybest | 90% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 87% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Airline operations59%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SJC to HNL delayed?
- 14% of SJC–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 8 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from SJC to HNL?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 472 flights. 3 airlines flew SJC–HNL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SJC to HNL?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SJC to HNL?
- The scheduled SJC–HNL flight time averages 5h 39m over 2,417 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are SJC 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 SJC to HNL?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 37-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,062 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.