Southwest Airlines is the most reliable airline on the SAN to HNL route with a 78% on-time rate, compared to Hawaiian Airlines at 61%. Based on 2,613 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: SAN to HNL
San Diego to Honolulu — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
Southwest Airlines78%
Alaska Airlines75%
Hawaiian Airlines61%
SAN to HNL Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest AirlinesWNBest | 78% | 0.3% | 53m | 2,613 |
| Alaska AirlinesAS | 75% | 1.8% | 53m | 1,740 |
| Hawaiian AirlinesHAWorst | 61% | 0.7% | 61m | 1,434 |
Route Overview
73%
Overall On-Time
59m
Avg Delay
0.9%
Cancel Rate
5,787
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.