HNL (Honolulu) to KOA (Kona) flights arrive on time 90% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 93%. The average delay is 42 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.HNL → KOA
HNL (Honolulu) to KOA (Kona)
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This route is usually on time. About 90% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Southwest Airlines leads slightly at 93% vs Hawaiian Airlines at 89%.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 93% on time; Hawaiian Airlines trails at 89%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from HNL
84% on timeTSA is currently ~11 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at KOA
86% on timeWhen flights into KOA are late, the average delay is 54 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at KOA: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.