HNL Delays Right Now
Live flight delay status at Daniel K. Inouye International (Honolulu)
Live FAA status
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status (nasstatus.faa.gov). Updates every ~2 minutes.
On-time rate
85%
of departures
Avg delay
58 min
when late
Cancel rate
0.9%
of flights
Why flights get delayed at HNL
The most common reason for departure delays here is the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding). 85% of departures are on time. When there is a delay, it's typically around 58 minutes — a noticeable wait. About 0.9% of flights get cancelled.
Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 15 minutes.
Worst airlines for delays at HNL
Ranked by lowest historical on-time rate. Based on airlines with 500+ flights in our dataset.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 77% | 54 min |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 79% | 61 min |
| American Airlines | 82% | 105 min |
| United Airlines | 84% | 83 min |
| Delta Air Lines | 85% | 74 min |
Most reliable airlines at HNL
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 91% | 44 min |
| Delta Air Lines | 85% | 74 min |
| United Airlines | 84% | 83 min |
| American Airlines | 82% | 105 min |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 79% | 61 min |
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