Route on-time record
HNL to ORD: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Honolulu, Oahu (Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) to Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport). 540 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 86% arrived within 15 minutes and 0.9% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was United 218 at 4:50 PM.
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HNL → ORD
Honolulu, Oahu to Chicago: 540 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
86%
Cancelled
0.9%
avg delay 14 min
Best time to leave
3 to 6 PM
92% on time vs 82% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
United
88% chance on time
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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 · United 218
4:50 PM → 6:01 AM8h 11m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 90%
- Cancelled
- 1.1%
- Avg arrival delay
- 13 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (360 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (3 to 6 PM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 82%).
Strong track record · 360 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- United Airlines88%
365 flights · 90% on time as flown · 1.0% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- 3 to 6 PM92%
239 flights · avg delay 13 min
- 6 to 9 PM82%
301 flights · avg delay 15 min
Best day: Thursday (93%). Worst: Sunday (84%).
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.
What delays this route
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)43%
- Late-arriving aircraft22%
- Air traffic control and airport volume18%
- Severe weather16%
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
HNL to ORD questions
- What time of day is best to fly HNL to ORD?
- 3 to 6 PM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 82% for departures 6 to 9 PM.
- Which airline is most on time from HNL to ORD?
- United, with a season-adjusted 88% chance of operating and arriving on time over 365 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 ORD?
- March (79% on time); the best was September (97%), 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.
More routes from HNL
- ORD to HNL (return)
- HNL to OGG 85%
- HNL to LIH 85%
- HNL to KOA 86%
- HNL to ITO 86%
- HNL to LAX 82%
- HNL to SEA 75%
- HNL to SFO 82%
- HNL to LAS 81%
- HNL to SAN 78%
- HNL to PHX 85%
- HNL to PDX 76%
- HNL to SLC 83%
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