Best Time to Fly HNL to SFO: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Daniel K Inouye International → San Francisco International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,465 flights were scheduled from Honolulu (HNL) to San Francisco (SFO) in the last 12 months, and 80.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, United Airlines led with 85.0% on time and Hawaiian Airlines was last with 69.2%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and March the worst month (75%).
The cancellation rate was 1.1% (US average 1.8%).
HNL to SFO 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 | 85.0% | 69 min | 0.6% | 1,773 |
| Alaska Airlines | 70.4% | 57 min | 1.4% | 421 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 69.2% | 49 min | 3.3% | 271 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly HNL to SFO
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,925 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 90.9% | 0.8% | 498 |
| 8am–9am | 91.6% | 1.1% | 266 |
| 9am–10am | 95.5% | 0.0% | 292 |
| 10am–11am | 95.1% | 0.0% | 61 |
| 11am–12pm | 87.9% | 0.8% | 234 |
| 12pm–1pm | 67.9% | 4.1% | 365 |
| 1pm–2pm | 69.9% | 0.2% | 787 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.1% | 0.0% | 445 |
| 3pm–4pm | 72.2% | 0.0% | 288 |
| 4pm–5pm | 61.6% | 1.1% | 188 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 19 | |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 78.6% | 0.0% | 140 |
| 10pm–11pm | 88.8% | 1.8% | 554 |
| 11pm–12am | 85.9% | 0.9% | 787 |
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 SFO
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) | 81.0% | +0.1 pts | 0.0% | 95 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.7% | -0.3 pts | 1.6% | 253 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.6% | -0.4 pts | 1.2% | 1,036 |
| All other days | 81.0% | — | 0.8% | 3,541 |
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).