Route on-time record

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

San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to Honolulu, Oahu (Daniel K. Inouye International Airport). 1,756 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 71% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 4074 at 8:40 AM.

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SAN → HNL

San Diego to Honolulu, Oahu: 1,756 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

71%

Cancelled

1.1%

avg delay 20 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

76% on time vs 55% 9 AM to noon

Most reliable airline

Southwest

81% chance on time

Check SAN to HNL fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $172 (Alaska 828 on 2026-11-11). 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 4074
8:40 AM → 11:45 AM6h 05m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
92%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
4 min
- Arrived on time 92% of the time (53 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 54 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 76% on time; 9 AM to noon: 55%).
- Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
Limited track record · 53 flights
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#2 · Southwest 1646
8:30 AM → 11:45 AM6h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (33 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 33 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 76% on time; 9 AM to noon: 55%).
- Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
Limited track record · 33 flights
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#3 · Alaska 94
6:15 PM → 9:40 PM6h 25m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-12.
80%
chance on time
On time (history)
90%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 90% of the time (51 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (51 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 51 flights
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#4 · Southwest 4358
5:45 PM → 9:00 PM6h 15m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
75%
chance on time
On time (history)
72%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
22 min
- Arrived on time 72% of the time (32 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 32 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (32 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 32 flights
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#5 · Alaska 1339
3:46 PM → 6:54 PM6h 08m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
71%
chance on time
On time (history)
79%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
14 min
- Arrived on time 79% of the time (19 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 82% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
- Short track record (19 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 19 flights
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#6 · Southwest 532
6:00 PM → 9:00 PM6h 00m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
68%
chance on time
On time (history)
62%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
16 min
- Arrived on time 62% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
- Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (55 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 55 flights
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#7 · Alaska 846
5:10 PM → 8:26 PM6h 16m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-12.
68%
chance on time
On time (history)
76%
Cancelled
0.0%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 76% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Short track record (21 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 21 flights
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#8 · Alaska 597
1:30 PM → 4:54 PM6h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-21.
67%
chance on time
On time (history)
70%
Cancelled
0.8%
Avg arrival delay
23 min
- Arrived on time 70% of the time (116 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 59% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 116 flights
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#9 · Alaska 903
5:19 PM → 8:32 PM6h 13m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
63%
chance on time
On time (history)
67%
Cancelled
4.0%
Avg arrival delay
37 min
- Arrived on time 67% of the time (70 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.0% of the time (3 of 75).
- Departs outside SAN's trouble window (6 AM to noon, when 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started).
Moderate track record · 70 flights
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#10 · Alaska 815
8:45 AM → 12:02 PM6h 17m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
62%
chance on time
On time (history)
63%
Cancelled
0.7%
Avg arrival delay
24 min
- Arrived on time 63% of the time (150 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 76% on time; 9 AM to noon: 55%).
- Departs inside SAN's trouble window: 66% of its 164 ground stops and delay programs started between 6 AM and noon.
Moderate track record · 150 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Southwest Airlines81%
728 flights · 82% on time as flown · 0.9% cancel
Alaska Airlines67%
477 flights · 69% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel
Hawaiian Airlines60%
551 flights · 58% on time as flown · 1.4% cancel

On time by departure time

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

Before 9 AM76%
589 flights · avg delay 16 min
9 AM to noon55%
143 flights · avg delay 39 min
Noon to 3 PM66%
288 flights · avg delay 21 min
3 to 6 PM72%
630 flights · avg delay 20 min
6 to 9 PM75%
106 flights · avg delay 11 min

Best day: Tuesday (76%). Worst: Friday (69%).

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)59%
Late-arriving aircraft26%
Air traffic control and airport volume8%
Severe weather6%

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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SAN to HNL questions

What time of day is best to fly SAN to HNL?: Before 9 AM: 76% of flights arrived on time, against 55% for departures 9 AM to noon. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from SAN to HNL?: Southwest, with a season-adjusted 81% chance of operating and arriving on time over 728 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 SAN to HNL?: July (66% on time); the best was November (81%), 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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