81% of flights from Honolulu to San Jose arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 8 a.m. departures ran on time 90% of the time; the noon ones 73%. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (88%). 5% 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 → SJC: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 67% of the time. About 1 in 21 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 135 three hours or more; 0.0% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early81%
- 15–30 min late10%
- 30–60 min late3.5%
- 1–2 hours late3.5%
- 2–3 hours late0.6%
- 3+ hours late0.7%
- Diverted0.4%
- Cancelled0.0%
Share of all 808 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 | 445 | 88% | 0.0% | −5 min | 2.2% | +42 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Alaska Airlines | 243 | 72% | 0.0% | 0 min | 8.6% | +56 min | Alaska Airlines |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 120 | 73% | 0.0% | +3 min | 6.7% | +55 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 90% | — |
| 11 a.m. | 91% | — |
| noon | — | 73% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: July (87%). Worst: January (79%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 118 | 79% | 0.0% |
| Tuesday | 115 | 84% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 113 | 84% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 113 | 79% | 0.0% |
| Friday | 116 | 80% | 0.0% |
| Saturday | 118 | 83% | 0.0% |
| Sunday | 115 | 78% | 0.0% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Month by month
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Nov 30, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 3 | 33% | 0 |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Honolulu or San Jose. None has been clearly more reliable than HNL → SJC.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| HNL → SJC (this route) | 808 | 81% | 0.0% |
| HNL → OAK Honolulu to Oakland | 729 | 81% | 0.1% |
| HNL → SFO Honolulu to San Francisco | 2,476 | 80% | 1.2% |
Questions
How often are flights from HNL to SJC on time?
81% of 808 scheduled flights from Honolulu, HI to San Jose, CA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.0% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly HNL to SJC?
Flights scheduled to leave at 8 a.m. were the most reliable (90% on time). The noon departures were the least (73%).
Which airline is most on time from HNL to SJC?
Southwest Airlines: 88% of its 445 flights on the route arrived on time. Alaska Airlines: 72%. Hawaiian Airlines: 73%.
What month has the most delays from HNL to SJC?
January (79% on time). The best month is July (87%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- SJC → HNL (return)
- Honolulu (HNL) delays by hour
- Flights into San Jose (SJC)
- 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.