New York to Honolulu — airline reliability comparison
Delta Air Lines is the most reliable airline on the JFK to HNL route with a 82% on-time rate, compared to Alaska Airlines at 61%. Based on 1,127 flights tracked.
This route involves weather-prone airports and high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air LinesDLBest | 82% | 0.9% | 62m | 1,127 |
| Hawaiian AirlinesHA | 67% | 0.7% | 61m | 1,101 |
| Alaska AirlinesASWorst | 61% | 4.6% | 85m | 214 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.