87% of flights from Kona to Kahului arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. The 9 a.m. departures ran on time 91% of the time; the 11 a.m. ones 83%. Most reliable airline: Southwest Airlines (92%). 3% 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 KOA → OGG: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 74% of the time. About 1 in 43 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 292 three hours or more; 0.4% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early87%
- 15–30 min late6.9%
- 30–60 min late3.8%
- 1–2 hours late1.5%
- 2–3 hours late0.5%
- 3+ hours late0.3%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled0.4%
Share of all 1,460 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 | 729 | 82% | 0.4% | +2 min | 2.6% | +38 min | Alaska Airlines |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 366 | 91% | 0.5% | −3 min | 1.9% | +46 min | Hawaiian Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines | 365 | 92% | 0.3% | −13 min | 2.2% | +66 min | 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 KOA). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Alaska Airlines | Southwest Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | 91% | — |
| noon | 79% | — |
| 1 p.m. | 72% | 91% |
Last flight of the day
On KOA → OGG, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 0.0% of the time, against 0.7% for its earlier flights, so here the last flight is actually the safer one. It arrived 3+ hours late 0.5% of the time (earlier flights: 0.0%). 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 | 1:52 p.m. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% | first flight 9:19 a.m. |
| Hawaiian Airlines | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% | — |
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: November (95%). Worst: March (87%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 212 | 89% | 0.0% |
| Tuesday | 208 | 90% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 208 | 88% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 208 | 84% | 1.0% |
| Friday | 208 | 84% | 0.5% |
| Saturday | 208 | 84% | 1.0% |
| Sunday | 208 | 88% | 0.5% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 3 · air traffic/airport 2 · airline 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 1039 | 9:19 a.m. | 243 | 91% | 0.8% | −1 min | Alaska Airlines |
| AS 1149 | 12:51 p.m. | 243 | 82% | 0.4% | +1 min | Alaska Airlines |
| AS 1259 | 1:52 p.m. | 243 | 72% | 0.0% | +7 min | Alaska Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 4 | 0% | 2 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Mar 14, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from KOA to OGG on time?
87% of 1,460 scheduled flights from Kona, HI to Kahului, HI 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 KOA to OGG?
Flights scheduled to leave at 9 a.m. were the most reliable (91% on time). The 11 a.m. departures were the least (83%).
Which airline is most on time from KOA to OGG?
Southwest Airlines: 92% of its 365 flights on the route arrived on time. Alaska Airlines: 82%. Hawaiian Airlines: 91%.
What month has the most delays from KOA to OGG?
March (87% on time). The best month is November (95%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from KOA to OGG more likely to be cancelled?
No, the opposite. Each airline's last KOA–OGG flight of the day was cancelled 0.0% of the time over the past year, against 0.7% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- OGG → KOA (return)
- Ellison Onizuka Kona at Keāhole (KOA) delays by hour
- Flights into Kahului (OGG)
- Alaska Airlines on-time record
- Hawaiian 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.