80% of flights from San Jose to Honolulu arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 10 a.m. departures ran on time 90% of the time; the 8 a.m. ones 82%. Most reliable airline: Hawaiian Airlines (90%). 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 SJC → HNL: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 66% of the time. About 1 in 24 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 202 three hours or more; 0.1% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early80%
- 15–30 min late9.8%
- 30–60 min late5.7%
- 1–2 hours late2.5%
- 2–3 hours late1.1%
- 3+ hours late0.5%
- Diverted0.1%
- Cancelled0.1%
Share of all 807 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 445 | 75% | 0.2% | −7 min | 4.7% | +46 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Alaska Airlines | 242 | 84% | 0.0% | −8 min | 3.7% | +50 min | Alaska Airlines |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 120 | 90% | 0.0% | −9 min | 2.5% | +95 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 SJC). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Southwest Airlines | Alaska Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | — | — | 90% |
| 8 a.m. | — | 82% | — |
| 10 a.m. | 90% | — | — |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: September (91%). Worst: January (75%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 116 | 81% | 0.0% |
| Tuesday | 115 | 82% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 112 | 75% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 113 | 75% | 0.9% |
| Friday | 116 | 80% | 0.0% |
| Saturday | 118 | 87% | 0.0% |
| Sunday | 117 | 80% | 0.0% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 1
Month by month
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of San Jose or Honolulu. None has been clearly more reliable than SJC → HNL.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| SJC → HNL (this route) | 807 | 80% | 0.1% |
| SFO → HNL San Francisco to Honolulu | 2,477 | 79% | 1.0% |
| OAK → HNL Oakland to Honolulu | 729 | 79% | 0.7% |
Questions
How often are flights from SJC to HNL on time?
80% of 807 scheduled flights from San Jose, CA to Honolulu, HI arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.1% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly SJC to HNL?
Flights scheduled to leave at 10 a.m. were the most reliable (90% on time). The 8 a.m. departures were the least (82%).
Which airline is most on time from SJC to HNL?
Hawaiian Airlines: 90% of its 120 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 75%. Alaska Airlines: 84%.
What month has the most delays from SJC to HNL?
January (75% on time). The best month is September (91%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- HNL → SJC (return)
- San Jose (SJC) delays by hour
- Flights into Honolulu (HNL)
- Southwest Airlines 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.