Best Time to Fly HNL to PDX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Daniel K Inouye International → Portland International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
911 flights were scheduled from Honolulu (HNL) to Portland (PDX) in the last 12 months, and 76.9% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.7 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Alaska Airlines led with 77.5% on time and Hawaiian Airlines was last with 76.0%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and April the worst month (71%).
The cancellation rate was 1.2% (US average 1.8%).
HNL to PDX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 77.5% | 60 min | 1.3% | 532 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 76.0% | 88 min | 1.1% | 379 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly HNL to PDX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,684 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 86.3% | 0.0% | 169 |
| 8am–9am | 76.0% | 0.0% | 79 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.2% | 0.0% | 189 |
| 12pm–1pm | 77.1% | 0.7% | 303 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.6% | 2.1% | 325 |
| 2pm–3pm | 75.0% | 2.0% | 151 |
| 8pm–9pm | 88.0% | 1.0% | 101 |
| 9pm–10pm | 73.6% | 0.6% | 351 |
| 10pm–11pm | Limited data | 16 | |
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 PDX
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) | 74.2% | -4.3 pts | 0.0% | 31 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.3% | +1.8 pts | 0.0% | 66 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.5% | -3.0 pts | 0.3% | 328 |
| All other days | 78.5% | — | 1.1% | 1,259 |
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).