79% of flights from Kahului to Kona arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 11 a.m. departures ran on time 85% of the time; the noon ones 71%. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (87%). 4% 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 OGG → KOA: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 74% of the time. About 1 in 26 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 243 three hours or more; 0.3% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early79%
- 15–30 min late11%
- 30–60 min late5.5%
- 1–2 hours late2.6%
- 2–3 hours late0.8%
- 3+ hours late0.4%
- Diverted0.1%
- Cancelled0.3%
Share of all 1,460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 729 | 74% | 0.4% | +3 min | 4.8% | +47 min | Alaska Airlines |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 366 | 81% | 0.3% | +1 min | 2.7% | +40 min | Hawaiian Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines | 365 | 87% | 0.3% | −7 min | 3.0% | +44 min | Southwest 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 OGG). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Alaska Airlines | Southwest Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 1 p.m. | 75% | 87% |
| 2 p.m. | 79% | — |
| 3 p.m. | 72% | — |
Last flight of the day
On OGG → KOA, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.3% of the time, against 0.4% for its earlier flights, so here the last flight is actually the safer one. It arrived 3+ hours late 0.8% of the time (earlier flights: 0.4%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 3:54 p.m. | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% | first flight 1:00 p.m. |
| Hawaiian Airlines | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% | — |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (94%). Worst: January (79%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 212 | 83% | 0.0% |
| Tuesday | 208 | 86% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 208 | 85% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 208 | 75% | 0.5% |
| Friday | 208 | 77% | 0.5% |
| Saturday | 208 | 74% | 1.4% |
| Sunday | 208 | 77% | 0.0% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 4 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
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 1030 | 1:00 p.m. | 243 | 78% | 0.0% | +3 min | Alaska Airlines |
| AS 1140 | 2:03 p.m. | 242 | 72% | 0.8% | +3 min | Alaska Airlines |
| AS 1250 | 3:54 p.m. | 243 | 73% | 0.4% | +3 min | Alaska Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Feb 8, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from OGG to KOA on time?
79% of 1,460 scheduled flights from Kahului, HI to Kona, HI arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.3% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly OGG to KOA?
Flights scheduled to leave at 11 a.m. were the most reliable (85% on time). The noon departures were the least (71%).
Which airline is most on time from OGG to KOA?
Southwest Airlines: 87% of its 365 flights on the route arrived on time. Alaska Airlines: 74%. Hawaiian Airlines: 81%.
What month has the most delays from OGG to KOA?
January (79% on time). The best month is September (94%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from OGG to KOA more likely to be cancelled?
No, the opposite. Each airline's last OGG–KOA flight of the day was cancelled 0.3% of the time over the past year, against 0.4% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- KOA → OGG (return)
- Kahului (OGG) delays by hour
- Flights into Ellison Onizuka Kona at Keāhole (KOA)
- Alaska Airlines on-time record
- Hawaiian Airlines on-time record
- Southwest 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.