Which airline is most reliable for SLC (Salt Lake City) to HNL (Honolulu)?

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

How often are flights delayed from SLC to HNL?

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

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

When flights from SLC to HNL are delayed, the average delay is approximately 117 minutes.

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

With 80% of SLC to HNL flights arriving on time and an average delay of 117 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.

SLC → HNL

SLC (Salt Lake City) to HNL (Honolulu)

SLC (Salt Lake City) to HNL (Honolulu) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Hawaiian Airlines at 83%. The average delay is 117 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?

Hawaiian Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 83% on time vs Alaska Airlines at 58%.

Airline Comparison

Hawaiian Airlines leads at 83% on time; Alaska Airlines trails at 58%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from SLC

85% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. SLC has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~12 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 ~18 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.