Which airline is most reliable for LAX (Los Angeles) to HNL (Honolulu)?

The most reliable airline on the LAX to HNL route is Southwest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 92%.

How often are flights delayed from LAX to HNL?

About 19% of flights from LAX to HNL experience delays. 81% arrive on time.

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

When flights from LAX to HNL are delayed, the average delay is approximately 72 minutes.

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

With 81% of LAX to HNL flights arriving on time and an average delay of 72 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.

LAX → HNL

LAX (Los Angeles) to HNL (Honolulu)

LAX (Los Angeles) to HNL (Honolulu) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 92%. The average delay is 72 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Southwest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 92% on time vs Hawaiian Airlines at 72%.

Airline Comparison

Southwest Airlines leads at 92% on time; Hawaiian Airlines trails at 72%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from LAX

82% on time

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

TSA is currently ~21 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at HNL

85% on time

When flights into HNL are late, the average delay is 58 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at HNL: TSA is ~15 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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