83% of flights from Kahului to Long Beach arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. The noon departures ran on time 84% of the time; the 1 p.m. ones 83%. Most reliable airline: Alaska Airlines (84%). 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 OGG → LGB: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 82% of the time. About 1 in 41 flights landed an hour or more late; 0.5% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early83%
- 15–30 min late11%
- 30–60 min late1.6%
- 1–2 hours late1.9%
- 2–3 hours late0.5%
- 3+ hours late0.0%
- Diverted1.6%
- Cancelled0.5%
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 | 84% | 0.4% | −4 min | 2.5% | +35 min | Alaska Airlines |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 122 | 82% | 0.8% | −1 min | 1.6% | +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 OGG). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Alaska Airlines |
|---|---|
| noon | 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 2
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 972 | 12:11 p.m. | 243 | 84% | 0.4% | −4 min | Alaska Airlines |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Kahului or Long Beach. None has been clearly more reliable than OGG → LGB.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGG → LGB (this route) | 370 | 83% | 0.5% |
| OGG → LAX Kahului to Los Angeles LAX | 2,169 | 80% | 0.9% |
Questions
How often are flights from OGG to LGB on time?
83% of 370 scheduled flights from Kahului, HI to Long Beach, CA arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 0.5% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly OGG to LGB?
Flights scheduled to leave at noon were the most reliable (84% on time). The 1 p.m. departures were the least (83%).
Which airline is most on time from OGG to LGB?
Alaska Airlines: 84% of its 243 flights on the route arrived on time. Hawaiian Airlines: 82%.
What month has the most delays from OGG to LGB?
July (93% on time). The best month is July (93%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- LGB → OGG (return)
- Kahului (OGG) delays by hour
- Flights into Long Beach (LGB)
- 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.