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Route · HNL → DFW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Honolulu to Dallas/Fort Worth

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), HNL to DFW (Honolulu to Dallas/Fort Worth) ranks #3068 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

88.3%
On-time
+9.3 pts
vs US avg
144 min
Delay when late
3,604
Flights
#3068 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Jan 2024 100%

Worst Month

Nov 2025 67%

Distance

3,784 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 57 17 1 1 AA
Nov 2025 54 18 1 0 AA
Oct 2025 55 6 1 0 AA
Sep 2025 30 6 1 1 AA
Aug 2025 31 5 0 0 AA
Jul 2025 31 8 1 1 AA
Jun 2025 30 5 0 0 AA
May 2025 35 2 0 0 AA
Apr 2025 60 14 0 1 AA
Mar 2025 66 14 0 0 AA
Feb 2025 56 12 0 0 AA
Jan 2025 62 16 2 0 AA
Dec 2024 62 12 0 1 AA
Nov 2024 60 5 0 0 AA
Oct 2024 37 2 0 0 AA
Sep 2024 33 2 0 0 AA
Aug 2024 62 10 0 0 AA
Jul 2024 62 7 0 0 AA
Jun 2024 56 6 0 1 AA
May 2024 36 9 1 1 AA
Apr 2024 60 6 0 0 AA
Mar 2024 62 1 0 0 AA
Feb 2024 58 3 0 0 AA
Jan 2024 62 0 0 0 AA

HNL–DFW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (94.5%) · weakest: June (82.7%)

80%85%90%95%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.9%

Strongest calendar month

October

94.5% on-time · ~45 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~62 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

82.7% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

8 of 1,217 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

7 of 1,217 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

HNL - Honolulu

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Honolulu, HI.

HNL on-time profile

DFW - Dallas/Fort Worth

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.

DFW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See HNL and DFW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare HNL vs DFW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among HNL's stronger departures

HNL → DFW posts a 88.3% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 13 of 27 BTS-tracked routes leaving Honolulu. The same hub also shows 11 mid-band and 3 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #362 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About HNL to DFW

Honolulu to Dallas/Fort Worth (HNL to DFW) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 88.3% on-time rate across 3,604 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 144.0 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 3,784 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 8 of 1,217 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 7 diverted (0.6%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2024 posted the strongest performance at 100% on-time, while Nov 2025 came in at just 67% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, HNL–DFW peaks in October at 94.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~62 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 82.7%, a 11.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does HNL to DFW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, HNL to DFW ranks #3068 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from HNL to DFW? ▼
Flights from Honolulu to Dallas/Fort Worth have a 88.3% on-time rate based on 3,604 flights. The average delay is 144.0 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2024 with 100% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for HNL to DFW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 1,217 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from HNL to DFW? ▼
The flight distance from Honolulu (HNL) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is approximately 3,784 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from HNL to DFW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2024 (100% on-time). The worst was Nov 2025 (67% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

HNL Airport

Honolulu
DFW Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using HNL–DFW data

HNL–DFW runs 9.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare HNL and DFW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. HNL airport
  • If your dates flex, October (94.5% on-time) beats June (82.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 88.3% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

Every figure on PlainFlights is rendered directly from BTS On-Time Performance data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates this specific route's on-time performance and monthly trend, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.