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Route on-time record

HNL to JFK: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Honolulu, Oahu (Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) to New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport). 659 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 83% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 650 at 3:40 PM.

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HNL → JFK

Honolulu, Oahu to New York: 659 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

83%

Cancelled

1.1%

avg delay 10 min

Best time to leave

No clear winner

Most reliable airline

Delta

90% chance on time

Check HNL to JFK fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $153 (Alaska 830 on 2026-10-20). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Delta 650

    3:40 PM → 7:29 AM9h 49m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    92%
    Cancelled
    1.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 92% of the time (291 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Strong track record · 291 flights

    Find Delta 650 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

  2. #2 · Alaska 830

    3:01 PM → 6:55 AM9h 54m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    72%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    70%
    Cancelled
    2.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 70% of the time (145 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).

    Moderate track record · 145 flights

    Find Alaska 830 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Delta Air Lines90%

    297 flights · 92% on time as flown · 1.3% cancel

  • Alaska Airlines74%

    148 flights · 70% on time as flown · 1.5% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Noon to 3 PM84%

    32 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • 3 to 6 PM83%

    622 flights · avg delay 10 min

Best day: Saturday (82%). Worst: Friday (75%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
78
F
81
M
74
A
78
M
77
J
78
J
79
A
84
S
82
O
80
N
83
D
71

What delays this route

  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)50%
  • Late-arriving aircraft30%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume11%
  • Severe weather8%
  • Security1%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

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HNL to JFK questions

Which airline is most on time from HNL to JFK?
Delta, with a season-adjusted 90% chance of operating and arriving on time over 297 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on HNL to JFK?
December (71% on time); the best was August (84%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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