HNL Today
Decent day. Departures at 76%. Late morning flights ran 16 points better than midday. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 88%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at HNL. 76% on-time means roughly 1 in 4 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 88%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 72%. That is a 16-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at HNL
Southwest Airlines is the most reliable carrier at HNL with 67% on-time. Alaska Airlines runs 55%. That is a 12-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
HNL Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Midday is a 16-point swing at HNL. The late morning block runs at 88%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 83%. Hit 58% around 5am, peaked at 100% around 2am. A 42-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 4 points worse on departures (76% vs 80%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
HNL has been bouncing between 65% and 92%. Best day was May 3 at 92%. Worst was May 16 at 65%. The norm is 80-86%, which is just how HNL runs.
About HNL Delays
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 76% on-time departures and 75% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport has averaged 76% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include OGG (Kahului International Airport) and LIH (Lihue Airport). When HNL is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.