90% of flights from Long Beach to Kahului arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. The 8 a.m. departures ran on time 91% of the time; the 9 a.m. ones 89%. Most reliable airline: Hawaiian Airlines (93%). 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 LGB → OGG: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 69% of the time. About 1 in 46 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 93 three hours or more; 0.8% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early90%
- 15–30 min late4.1%
- 30–60 min late2.4%
- 1–2 hours late1.1%
- 2–3 hours late0.0%
- 3+ hours late1.1%
- Diverted0.3%
- Cancelled0.8%
Share of all 370 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 | 243 | 88% | 0.4% | −11 min | 3.3% | +135 min | Alaska Airlines |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 122 | 93% | 1.6% | −9 min | 0.0% | +28 min | Hawaiian Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 LGB). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Alaska Airlines |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | 91% |
| 9 a.m. | 84% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: July (93%). Worst: July (93%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 53 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 52 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 52 | — | — |
| Thursday | 52 | — | — |
| Friday | 52 | — | — |
| Saturday | 57 | — | — |
| Sunday | 52 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 3
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 971 | 8:16 a.m. | 243 | 88% | 0.4% | −11 min | Alaska Airlines |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Long Beach or Kahului. None has been clearly more reliable than LGB → OGG.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGB → OGG (this route) | 370 | 90% | 0.8% |
| LAX → OGG Los Angeles LAX to Kahului | 2,170 | 81% | 0.6% |
Questions
How often are flights from LGB to OGG on time?
90% of 370 scheduled flights from Long Beach, CA to Kahului, HI arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.8% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly LGB to OGG?
Flights scheduled to leave at 8 a.m. were the most reliable (91% on time). The 9 a.m. departures were the least (89%).
Which airline is most on time from LGB to OGG?
Hawaiian Airlines: 93% of its 122 flights on the route arrived on time. Alaska Airlines: 88%.
What month has the most delays from LGB to OGG?
July (93% on time). The best month is July (93%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- OGG → LGB (return)
- Long Beach (LGB) 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.