Best Time to Fly KOA to LAX: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keahole → Los Angeles International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,607 flights were scheduled from Kona (KOA) to Los Angeles (LAX) in the last 12 months, and 87.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 4 airlines on the route at 92.2%, while Alaska Airlines trailed at 80.0%.
June has been the best month (91% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (83%).
1.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
KOA to LAX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 92.2% | 84 min | 0.8% | 495 |
| Delta Air Lines | 90.4% | 50 min | 2.7% | 365 |
| American Airlines | 83.8% | 112 min | 0.9% | 350 |
| Alaska Airlines | 80.0% | 57 min | 0.8% | 374 |
| Southwest Airlines | Limited data | 23 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly KOA to LAX
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,211 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 16 | |
| 11am–12pm | 91.4% | 0.0% | 70 |
| 12pm–1pm | 89.1% | 1.6% | 188 |
| 1pm–2pm | 82.9% | 0.7% | 579 |
| 2pm–3pm | 87.2% | 0.7% | 449 |
| 3pm–4pm | 79.6% | 0.0% | 491 |
| 4pm–5pm | 83.5% | 0.8% | 264 |
| 8pm–9pm | 90.1% | 1.0% | 296 |
| 9pm–10pm | 84.2% | 1.7% | 467 |
| 10pm–11pm | 91.1% | 2.8% | 324 |
| 11pm–12am | 95.5% | 0.0% | 67 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on KOA to LAX
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) | 75.4% | -10.8 pts | 0.0% | 57 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.8% | -8.4 pts | 0.0% | 150 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 86.1% | -0.1 pts | 1.1% | 662 |
| All other days | 86.2% | — | 1.1% | 2,342 |
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).