66% of flights from New York to Honolulu arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 10 a.m. departures ran on time 73% of the time; the 8 a.m. ones 59%. Most reliable airline: Delta Air Lines (74%). 12% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for JFK → HNL: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 64% of the time. About 1 in 13 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 51 three hours or more; 3.2% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early66%
- 15–30 min late14%
- 30–60 min late8.6%
- 1–2 hours late4.2%
- 2–3 hours late1.8%
- 3+ hours late2.0%
- Diverted0.5%
- Cancelled3.2%
Share of all 666 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 297 | 74% | 2.4% | −6 min | 4.7% | +59 min | Delta Air Lines |
| Alaska Airlines | 245 | 58% | 4.9% | +6 min | 10.6% | +80 min | Alaska Airlines |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 124 | 62% | 1.6% | +4 min | 10.5% | +75 min | Hawaiian Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at JFK). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Delta Air Lines | Alaska Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | — | 59% |
| 10 a.m. | 74% | — |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (85%). Worst: February (57%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 101 | 63% | 6.9% |
| Tuesday | 85 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 74 | — | — |
| Thursday | 104 | 69% | 1.9% |
| Friday | 98 | — | — |
| Saturday | 104 | 60% | 4.8% |
| Sunday | 100 | 57% | 6.0% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 13 · weather 8
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 829 | 8:55 a.m. | 236 | 59% | 4.7% | +6 min | Alaska Airlines |
| DL 636 | 10:00 a.m. | 297 | 74% | 2.4% | −6 min | Delta Air Lines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 2 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 3 | 67% | 1 |
Questions
How often are flights from JFK to HNL on time?
66% of 666 scheduled flights from New York, NY to Honolulu, HI arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 3.1% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly JFK to HNL?
Flights scheduled to leave at 10 a.m. were the most reliable (73% on time). The 8 a.m. departures were the least (59%).
Which airline is most on time from JFK to HNL?
Delta Air Lines: 74% of its 297 flights on the route arrived on time. Alaska Airlines: 58%. Hawaiian Airlines: 62%.
What month has the most delays from JFK to HNL?
February (57% on time). The best month is September (85%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- HNL → JFK (return)
- New York JFK (JFK) delays by hour
- Flights into Honolulu (HNL)
- Delta Air Lines on-time record
- Alaska Airlines on-time record
- Hawaiian Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.