59% of flights from Portland to Honolulu arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 7 a.m. departures ran on time 65% of the time; the 10 a.m. ones 53%. Most reliable airline: Alaska Airlines (62%). 8% 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 PDX → HNL: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 76% of the time. About 1 in 16 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 45 three hours or more; 1.9% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early59%
- 15–30 min late20%
- 30–60 min late12%
- 1–2 hours late3.2%
- 2–3 hours late0.8%
- 3+ hours late2.2%
- Diverted0.1%
- Cancelled1.9%
Share of all 903 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 | 612 | 62% | 2.0% | +6 min | 4.7% | +49 min | Alaska Airlines |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 291 | 54% | 1.7% | +12 min | 9.3% | +79 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 PDX). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | Alaska Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| 7 a.m. | 71% | 53% |
| 10 a.m. | 58% | 43% |
| 5 p.m. | 61% | — |
Last flight of the day
On PDX → HNL, each airline's last flight of the day was cancelled 1.9% of the time, against 1.9% for its earlier flights, about the same. It arrived 3+ hours late 2.2% of the time (earlier flights: 2.2%). 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 | 5:32 p.m. | 2.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% | first flight 7:46 a.m. |
| Hawaiian Airlines | — | 0.0% | 4.9% | 3.0% | — |
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: April (86%). Worst: January (58%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 107 | 60% | 1.9% |
| Tuesday | 104 | 50% | 0.0% |
| Wednesday | 105 | 56% | 0.0% |
| Thursday | 156 | 58% | 2.6% |
| Friday | 153 | 56% | 1.3% |
| Saturday | 154 | 66% | 3.9% |
| Sunday | 124 | 69% | 2.4% |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: airline 16 · weather 1
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 813 | 10:30 a.m. | 187 | 55% | 2.7% | +10 min | Alaska Airlines |
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2025 | 4 | 0% | 1 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | 4 | 0% | 1 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | 3 | 0% | 1 |
Questions
How often are flights from PDX to HNL on time?
59% of 903 scheduled flights from Portland, OR to Honolulu, HI arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 1.9% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly PDX to HNL?
Flights scheduled to leave at 7 a.m. were the most reliable (65% on time). The 10 a.m. departures were the least (53%).
Which airline is most on time from PDX to HNL?
Alaska Airlines: 62% of its 612 flights on the route arrived on time. Hawaiian Airlines: 54%.
What month has the most delays from PDX to HNL?
January (58% on time). The best month is April (86%), over 2023–2026.
Is the last flight of the day from PDX to HNL more likely to be cancelled?
Not much. Each airline's last PDX–HNL flight of the day was cancelled 1.9% of the time over the past year, against 1.9% for its earlier flights. If the last flight is cancelled, the next one is usually the following morning.
Related
- HNL → PDX (return)
- Portland (PDX) delays by hour
- Flights into Honolulu (HNL)
- 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.