Which airline is most reliable for IAD (Washington) to HNL (Honolulu)?

The most reliable airline on the IAD to HNL route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 84%.

How often are flights delayed from IAD to HNL?

About 16% of flights from IAD to HNL experience delays. 84% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on IAD to HNL flights?

When flights from IAD to HNL are delayed, the average delay is approximately 89 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a IAD to HNL flight?

With 84% of IAD to HNL flights arriving on time and an average delay of 89 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at HNL is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

IAD → HNL

IAD (Washington) to HNL (Honolulu)

IAD (Washington) to HNL (Honolulu) flights arrive on time 84% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 84%. The average delay is 89 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated May 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 84% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

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Departing from IAD

83% on time

Expect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. IAD has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~8 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at HNL

84% on time

When flights into HNL are late, the average delay is 55 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at HNL: TSA is ~11 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated May 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.