Route on-time record

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

Honolulu, Oahu (Daniel K. Inouye International Airport) to Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport). 1,317 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 85% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 3977 at 9:05 PM.

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HNL → PHX

Honolulu, Oahu to Phoenix: 1,317 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

85%

Cancelled

1.1%

avg delay 14 min

Best time to leave

After 9 PM

89% on time vs 74% 9 AM to noon

Most reliable airline

Southwest

91% chance on time

Check HNL to PHX fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $680 (American 694 on 2026-11-28). 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 · Southwest 3977
9:05 PM → 6:10 AM6h 05m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-29.
91%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (23 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (After 9 PM: 89% on time; 9 AM to noon: 74%).
- Short track record (23 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 23 flights
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#2 · American 692
9:00 PM → 6:01 AM6h 01m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
0.7%
Avg arrival delay
22 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (280 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (After 9 PM: 89% on time; 9 AM to noon: 74%).
Strong track record · 280 flights
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#3 · Southwest 2279
8:55 PM → 6:00 AM6h 05m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 2268; its record covers all of them.
89%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
1.6%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (62 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Moderate track record · 62 flights
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#4 · American 694
10:16 PM → 7:16 AM6h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
80%
chance on time
On time (history)
81%
Cancelled
2.0%
Avg arrival delay
17 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (299 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (After 9 PM: 89% on time; 9 AM to noon: 74%).
- 59% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Strong track record · 299 flights
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#5 · Alaska 836
11:00 AM → 8:00 PM6h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
78%
chance on time
On time (history)
79%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (151 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 151 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (9 AM to noon: 74% on time; After 9 PM: 89%).
Moderate track record · 151 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Southwest Airlines91%
365 flights · 94% on time as flown · 1.7% cancel
American Airlines84%
587 flights · 85% on time as flown · 1.3% cancel
Alaska Airlines80%
151 flights · 79% on time as flown · 0.6% cancel
Hawaiian Airlines74%
214 flights · 71% on time as flown · 0.5% cancel

On time by departure time

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

9 AM to noon74%
341 flights · avg delay 14 min
6 to 9 PM85%
106 flights · avg delay 8 min
After 9 PM89%
846 flights · avg delay 13 min

Best day: Tuesday (89%). Worst: Friday (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)55%
Late-arriving aircraft31%
Severe weather7%
Air traffic control and airport volume6%

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 PHX questions

What time of day is best to fly HNL to PHX?: After 9 PM: 89% of flights arrived on time, against 74% for departures 9 AM to noon.
Which airline is most on time from HNL to PHX?: Southwest, with a season-adjusted 91% 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 PHX?: June (78% on time); the best was February (92%), 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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