Best Time to Fly HNL to DTW: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Daniel K Inouye International → Detroit Metro Wayne County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
290 flights were scheduled from Honolulu (HNL) to Detroit (DTW) in the last 12 months, and 82.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
November has been the best month (97% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (80%).
1.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
HNL to DTW on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 82.5% | 42 min | 1.0% | 290 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly HNL to DTW
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 611 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm–3pm | 82.0% | 0.8% | 123 |
| 3pm–4pm | 84.0% | 0.7% | 301 |
| 4pm–5pm | 82.1% | 1.1% | 187 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on HNL to DTW
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | Limited data | 11 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.0% | -3.3 pts | 0.0% | 30 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.7% | -1.7 pts | 1.6% | 122 |
| All other days | 83.3% | — | 0.7% | 448 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).