74% of flights from Honolulu to Ontario arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The noon departures ran on time 84% of the time; the 2 p.m. ones 68%. 7% 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 → ONT: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 61% of the time. About 1 in 14 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 74 three hours or more; 0.2% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early74%
- 15–30 min late11%
- 30–60 min late7.4%
- 1–2 hours late4.0%
- 2–3 hours late1.8%
- 3+ hours late1.3%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled0.2%
Share of all 446 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 365 | 72% | 0.3% | −2 min | 8.2% | +62 min | Alaska Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | Southwest 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 | Alaska Airlines |
|---|---|
| noon | 79% |
| 1 p.m. | 68% |
| 2 p.m. | 68% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: June (85%). Worst: July (75%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 66 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 60 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 60 | — | — |
| Thursday | 65 | — | — |
| Friday | 65 | — | — |
| Saturday | 65 | — | — |
| Sunday | 65 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
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 271 | 2:54 p.m. | 293 | 75% | 0.3% | −3 min | Alaska Airlines |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Honolulu or Ontario. HNL → LGB has been 7 points more reliable.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| HNL → ONT (this route) | 446 | 74% | 0.2% |
| HNL → LGB Honolulu to Long Beach | 730 | 81% | 0.3% |
| HNL → LAX Honolulu to Los Angeles LAX | 5,540 | 80% | 0.6% |
Questions
How often are flights from HNL to ONT on time?
74% of 446 scheduled flights from Honolulu, HI to Ontario, CA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.2% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly HNL to ONT?
Flights scheduled to leave at noon were the most reliable (84% on time). The 2 p.m. departures were the least (68%).
What month has the most delays from HNL to ONT?
July (75% on time). The best month is June (85%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- ONT → HNL (return)
- Honolulu (HNL) delays by hour
- Flights into Ontario (ONT)
- Alaska Airlines on-time record
- Southwest 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.