79% of flights from Oakland to Honolulu arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The 7 a.m. departures ran on time 81% of the time; the 1 p.m. ones 74%. Most reliable airline: Alaska Airlines (84%). 4% 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 OAK → HNL: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 73% of the time. About 1 in 27 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 146 three hours or more; 0.7% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early79%
- 15–30 min late9.7%
- 30–60 min late6.9%
- 1–2 hours late2.3%
- 2–3 hours late0.7%
- 3+ hours late0.7%
- Diverted0.0%
- Cancelled0.7%
Share of all 729 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 | 365 | 77% | 0.0% | −5 min | 3.3% | +44 min | Southwest Airlines |
| Alaska Airlines | 242 | 84% | 1.2% | −1 min | 2.9% | +48 min | Alaska Airlines |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 122 | 75% | 1.6% | −9 min | 6.6% | +78 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 OAK). 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. | — | 83% |
| noon | 75% | — |
| 1 p.m. | 74% | — |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: May (89%). Worst: December (69%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 106 | 82% | 0.0% |
| Tuesday | 104 | 86% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 103 | 75% | 1.0% |
| Thursday | 104 | 76% | 1.9% |
| Friday | 104 | 78% | 1.9% |
| Saturday | 104 | 80% | 0.0% |
| Sunday | 104 | 77% | 0.0% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 5
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 847 | 8:25 a.m. | 242 | 84% | 1.2% | −1 min | Alaska Airlines |
| WN 808 | 12:35 p.m. | 304 | 76% | 0.0% | −7 min | Southwest Airlines |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Oakland or Honolulu. None has been clearly more reliable than OAK → HNL.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAK → HNL (this route) | 729 | 79% | 0.7% |
| SJC → HNL San Jose to Honolulu | 807 | 80% | 0.1% |
| SFO → HNL San Francisco to Honolulu | 2,477 | 79% | 1.0% |
Questions
How often are flights from OAK to HNL on time?
79% of 729 scheduled flights from Oakland, CA to Honolulu, HI arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.7% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly OAK to HNL?
Flights scheduled to leave at 7 a.m. were the most reliable (81% on time). The 1 p.m. departures were the least (74%).
Which airline is most on time from OAK to HNL?
Alaska Airlines: 84% of its 242 flights on the route arrived on time. Southwest Airlines: 77%. Hawaiian Airlines: 75%.
What month has the most delays from OAK to HNL?
December (69% on time). The best month is May (89%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- HNL → OAK (return)
- Oakland (OAK) delays by hour
- Flights into Honolulu (HNL)
- 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.