Best Time to Fly HNL to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Daniel K Inouye International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
659 flights were scheduled from Honolulu (HNL) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 81.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 90.9%, while Alaska Airlines trailed at 71.6%.
June has been the best month (87% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (75%).
1.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
HNL to JFK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 90.9% | 60 min | 2.7% | 297 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 77.1% | 49 min | 0.0% | 153 |
| Alaska Airlines | 71.6% | 52 min | 1.4% | 209 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly HNL to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,340 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm–3pm | 84.4% | 0.0% | 32 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.8% | 0.6% | 800 |
| 4pm–5pm | 64.5% | 1.5% | 200 |
| 5pm–6pm | 88.2% | 1.4% | 208 |
| 6pm–7pm | 90.9% | 1.0% | 100 |
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 JFK
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 | 23 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.0% | -4.6 pts | 0.0% | 60 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 84.1% | +4.5 pts | 1.6% | 248 |
| All other days | 79.6% | — | 0.8% | 1,009 |
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).