Best Time to Fly HNL to DEN: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Daniel K Inouye International → Denver International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
639 flights were scheduled from Honolulu (HNL) to Denver (DEN) in the last 12 months, and 86.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and June the worst month (81%).
The cancellation rate was 0.5% (US average 1.8%).
HNL to DEN on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 86.6% | 74 min | 0.5% | 639 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly HNL to DEN
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,214 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7pm–8pm | 91.4% | 0.0% | 244 |
| 8pm–9pm | 84.9% | 0.6% | 487 |
| 9pm–10pm | 84.3% | 0.8% | 393 |
| 10pm–11pm | 82.2% | 0.0% | 90 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on HNL to DEN
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 16 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 88.0% | +2.5 pts | 0.0% | 75 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 85.7% | +0.1 pts | 1.6% | 248 |
| All other days | 85.5% | — | 0.2% | 875 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).