BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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New York, NY (JFK) to Honolulu, HI (HNL) flight delay odds

67.9% of 667 official scheduled JFK-to-HNL flights arrived on time; 16.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.4% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
67.9%arrived on time
16.2%30+ min late
2.4%cancelled
667scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+12.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for JFK to HNL?

Among qualifying JFK-to-HNL departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 74.9% of 418 flights. Early morning was lowest at 56.5% across 248 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning24856.5%23.8%4.0%
Late morning41874.9%11.7%1.2%

Which weekday was most reliable for JFK to HNL?

Among qualifying JFK-to-HNL weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 79.3% of 87 flights. Sunday was lowest at 58.0% across 100 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday9969.7%14.1%5.1%
Tuesday8779.3%12.6%0.0%
Wednesday7468.9%13.5%1.4%
Thursday10470.2%18.3%1.0%
Friday9869.4%13.3%0.0%
Saturday10561.9%20.0%2.9%
Sunday10058.0%20.0%6.0%

Which airline was most reliable for JFK to HNL?

Among qualifying JFK-to-HNL airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 75.4% of 297 flights. Alaska Airlines was lowest at 56.0% across 184 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines29775.4%11.4%1.3%
Hawaiian Airlines18667.7%17.2%1.1%
Alaska Airlines18456.0%22.8%5.4%

Which month was most reliable for JFK to HNL?

Among qualifying JFK-to-HNL month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 82.7% of 52 flights. February 2026 was lowest at 48.0% across 50 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20256279.0%16.1%0.0%
August 20256280.6%11.3%0.0%
September 20255282.7%3.8%3.8%
October 20254864.6%18.8%0.0%
November 20254862.5%16.7%2.1%
December 20255461.1%27.8%0.0%
January 20265156.9%19.6%7.8%
February 20265048.0%26.0%8.0%
March 20265858.6%24.1%6.9%
April 20266061.7%16.7%0.0%
May 20266282.3%4.8%0.0%
June 20266070.0%11.7%1.7%

What drove JFK to HNL delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded JFK-to-HNL delay category, accounting for 59.7% of 13,564 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline59.7%
Late aircraft22.3%
National airspace12.0%
Weather5.4%
Security0.7%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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