HNL Today
Decent day. Departures at 84%. Late morning flights ran 18 points better than midday. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at HNL. 84% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 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 90%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 72%. That is a 18-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Lihue Airport (LIH) is 101 miles away and running 86% today. If your route is available from both airports, LIH is the better bet right now.
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 18-point swing at HNL. The late morning block runs at 90%. 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 90%. 1am is where it broke down, dropping to 61%. Evening is thinning out and improving to 82%. A 39-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 81%, last week 81%. Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
HNL has been bouncing between 55% and 92%. Best day was Aug 31 at 92%. Worst was Aug 17 at 55%. The norm is 80-86%, which is just how HNL runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About HNL Delays
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is currently running on time with 84% on-time departures and 83% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport has averaged 81% 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.