Best Time to Fly KOA to HNL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keahole → Daniel K Inouye International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
7,236 flights were scheduled from Kona (KOA) to Honolulu (HNL) in the last 12 months, and 84.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Southwest Airlines led with 95.5% on time and Alaska Airlines was last with 77.6%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (90% on time) and March the worst month (81%).
The cancellation rate was 1.2% (US average 1.8%).
KOA to HNL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 95.5% | 59 min | 1.0% | 1,770 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 86.8% | 45 min | 0.8% | 2,235 |
| Alaska Airlines | 77.6% | 45 min | 1.6% | 3,231 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly KOA to HNL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 15,093 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 95.3% | 0.5% | 1,362 |
| 7am–8am | 96.5% | 0.7% | 574 |
| 8am–9am | 94.5% | 1.4% | 1,300 |
| 9am–10am | 91.9% | 1.1% | 525 |
| 10am–11am | 89.0% | 0.6% | 847 |
| 11am–12pm | 89.0% | 1.5% | 1,176 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.8% | 1.0% | 689 |
| 1pm–2pm | 86.9% | 1.2% | 949 |
| 2pm–3pm | 79.6% | 0.7% | 1,113 |
| 3pm–4pm | 83.9% | 1.3% | 1,589 |
| 4pm–5pm | 87.5% | 1.6% | 1,114 |
| 5pm–6pm | 80.8% | 1.5% | 982 |
| 6pm–7pm | 84.3% | 0.8% | 964 |
| 7pm–8pm | 88.7% | 0.8% | 1,227 |
| 8pm–9pm | 85.8% | 1.1% | 263 |
| 9pm–10pm | 84.1% | 0.2% | 417 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on KOA to HNL
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) | 89.4% | +1.7 pts | 0.0% | 283 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 84.6% | -3.1 pts | 0.3% | 620 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 87.1% | -0.6 pts | 0.5% | 2,522 |
| All other days | 87.7% | — | 1.2% | 11,668 |
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).