80% of flights from Honolulu to Las Vegas arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 8 p.m. departures ran on time 95% of the time; the 4 p.m. ones 60%. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (92%). 6% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for HNL → LAS: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 68% of the time. About 1 in 20 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 91 three hours or more; 0.4% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early80%
- 15–30 min late9.2%
- 30–60 min late4.9%
- 1–2 hours late2.9%
- 2–3 hours late1.0%
- 3+ hours late1.1%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled0.4%
Share of all 2,178 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 901 | 92% | 0.1% | −11 min | 0.4% | +34 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Alaska Airlines | 809 | 73% | 0.7% | +1 min | 7.5% | +55 min | Alaska Airlines |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 468 | 70% | 0.2% | +3 min | 9.4% | +65 min | Hawaiian Airlines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at HNL). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Southwest Airlines | Alaska Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | — | 84% |
| 8 a.m. | 91% | — |
| 11 a.m. | 90% | — |
| 1 p.m. | — | 68% |
| 8 p.m. | 96% | — |
| 9 p.m. | 95% | — |
| 10 p.m. | — | 71% |
| 11 p.m. | — | 79% |
Last flight of the day
On HNL → LAS, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.3% of the time, against 0.4% for its earlier flights, so here the last flight is actually the safer one. It arrived 3+ hours late 0.8% of the time (earlier flights: 1.2%). It matters more than the numbers suggest. Miss an earlier flight and there's another one that evening; miss the last one and you're usually waiting until morning.
| Airline | Last departure | Last: cancelled | Last: 3h+ late | Earlier: cancelled | Next morning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 11:20 p.m. | 0.4% | 2.1% | 0.9% | first flight 7:55 a.m. |
| Hawaiian Airlines | — | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% | — |
| Southwest Airlines | 8:55 p.m. | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | first flight 8:00 a.m. |
Last flight = the airline's last scheduled departure on this route that day, on days it flies the route at least twice; past 12 months. Times are typical scheduled times over the latest three months.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: June (89%). Worst: December (77%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 301 | 78% | 0.3% |
| Tuesday | 317 | 80% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 281 | 89% | 0.4% |
| Thursday | 323 | 82% | 0.3% |
| Friday | 305 | 74% | 1.0% |
| Saturday | 326 | 80% | 0.6% |
| Sunday | 325 | 79% | 0.0% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 7 · air traffic/airport 1
Month by month
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 806 | 7:55 a.m. | 243 | 78% | 0.0% | 0 min | Alaska Airlines |
| AS 876 | 1:25 p.m. | 171 | 67% | 2.3% | +4 min | Alaska Airlines |
| AS 808 | 11:20 p.m. | 234 | 75% | 0.4% | −1 min | Alaska Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | 7 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 6 | 0% | 0 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 5 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 7 | 14% | 0 |
| Mar 8, 2026 | 7 | 14% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from HNL to LAS on time?
80% of 2,178 scheduled flights from Honolulu, HI to Las Vegas, NV arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.4% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly HNL to LAS?
Flights scheduled to leave at 8 p.m. were the most reliable (95% on time). The 4 p.m. departures were the least (60%).
Which airline is most on time from HNL to LAS?
Southwest Airlines: 92% of its 901 flights on the route arrived on time. Alaska Airlines: 73%. Hawaiian Airlines: 70%.
What month has the most delays from HNL to LAS?
December (77% on time). The best month is June (89%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from HNL to LAS more likely to be cancelled?
No, the opposite. Each airline's last HNL–LAS flight of the day was cancelled 0.3% of the time over the past year, against 0.4% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- LAS → HNL (return)
- Honolulu (HNL) delays by hour
- Flights into Las Vegas Harry Reid (LAS)
- Southwest Airlines on-time record
- Alaska Airlines on-time record
- Hawaiian Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.