Best Time to Fly ORD to HNL: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Chicago O'Hare International → Daniel K Inouye International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
540 flights were scheduled from Chicago (ORD) to Honolulu (HNL) in the last 12 months, and 71.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 5.9 points below the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 76.9%, while American Airlines trailed at 60.9%.
May has been the best month (90% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (73%).
0.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ORD to HNL 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 | 76.9% | 67 min | 0.3% | 365 |
| American Airlines | 60.9% | 81 min | 0.0% | 175 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ORD to HNL
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 973 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | 81.7% | 0.3% | 774 |
| 10am–11am | 62.6% | 0.0% | 131 |
| 1pm–2pm | 88.2% | 0.0% | 68 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ORD to HNL
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 | 21 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 71.7% | -8.4 pts | 0.0% | 60 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 82.1% | +2.1 pts | 0.8% | 124 |
| All other days | 80.0% | — | 0.1% | 768 |
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).