Which airline is most reliable for ORD (Chicago) to HNL (Honolulu)?

The most reliable airline on the ORD to HNL route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 83%.

How often are flights delayed from ORD to HNL?

About 20% of flights from ORD to HNL experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

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

When flights from ORD to HNL are delayed, the average delay is approximately 66 minutes.

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

With 80% of ORD to HNL flights arriving on time and an average delay of 66 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.

ORD → HNL

ORD (Chicago) to HNL (Honolulu)

ORD (Chicago) to HNL (Honolulu) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 83%. The average delay is 66 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

United Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 83% on time vs American Airlines at 60%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 83% on time; American Airlines trails at 60%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from ORD

75% on time

Expect ~22 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ORD has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~10 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 ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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