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Route · HNL → OAK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Honolulu to Oakland

The HNL–OAK corridor (Honolulu, HI → Oakland, CA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 2,409 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.9%
On-time
+5.9 pts
vs US avg
51 min
Delay when late
6,360
Flights

Cancelled

0.4%

Best Month

Jun 2024 93%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 71%

Distance

2,409 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 62 18 0 0 WN,HA
Nov 2025 60 14 0 0 HA,WN
Oct 2025 62 9 0 0 WN,HA
Sep 2025 60 6 0 0 WN,HA
Aug 2025 62 7 0 0 WN,HA
Jul 2025 62 5 0 0 WN,HA
Jun 2025 60 7 0 0 WN,HA
May 2025 61 7 0 1 WN,HA
Apr 2025 67 16 0 0 HA,WN
Mar 2025 91 10 0 0 WN,HA
Feb 2025 75 12 0 0 WN,HA
Jan 2025 76 10 1 0 WN,HA
Dec 2024 93 11 2 1 HA,WN
Nov 2024 89 15 0 0 HA,WN
Oct 2024 84 11 0 0 WN,HA
Sep 2024 90 9 0 0 WN,HA
Aug 2024 93 8 0 0 HA,WN
Jul 2024 93 10 0 1 HA,WN
Jun 2024 90 6 1 0 HA,WN
May 2024 93 18 1 0 HA,WN
Apr 2024 90 11 0 0 HA,WN
Mar 2024 93 19 1 0 HA,WN
Feb 2024 87 7 0 1 HA,WN
Jan 2024 94 16 1 0 HA,WN

Cancellation Rate

0.4%

7 of 1,887 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 1,887 flights

What the Data Says About HNL to OAK

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Honolulu to Oakland (HNL to OAK) running a 84.9% on-time rate over 6,360 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 51.4 minutes. The 2,409-mile corridor is served by 6 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.4% of 1,887 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jun 2024 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 71% - a 22-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from HNL to OAK?
Flights from Honolulu to Oakland have a 84.9% on-time rate based on 6,360 flights. The average delay is 51.4 minutes. The best recent month was Jun 2024 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for HNL to OAK?
Over the last 24 months, 0.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (7 of 1,887 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from HNL to OAK?
The flight distance from Honolulu (HNL) to Oakland (OAK) is approximately 2,409 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from HNL to OAK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jun 2024 (93% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (71% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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