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Route · HNL → PHX · 2020–2025 BTS data

Honolulu to Phoenix

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), HNL to PHX (Honolulu to Phoenix) ranks #1818 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.8%
On-time
+6.8 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
6,941
Flights
#1818 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Feb 2024 97%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 73%

Distance

2,917 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 107 29 0 1 WN,AA,HA
Nov 2025 90 16 0 0 HA,AA,WN
Oct 2025 93 13 0 0 AA,WN,HA
Sep 2025 92 6 0 0 WN,AA,HA
Aug 2025 124 9 0 0 AA,WN,HA
Jul 2025 124 24 6 0 AA,WN,HA
Jun 2025 120 21 1 0 AA,WN,HA
May 2025 124 15 0 0 AA,WN,HA
Apr 2025 128 12 0 0 HA,WN,AA
Mar 2025 150 14 0 0 AA,WN,HA
Feb 2025 100 14 0 0 AA,WN,HA
Jan 2025 95 16 0 0 AA,WN,HA
Dec 2024 106 17 0 0 AA,HA,WN
Nov 2024 90 15 0 0 HA,WN,AA
Oct 2024 93 11 0 1 WN,HA,AA
Sep 2024 90 9 0 0 WN,AA,HA
Aug 2024 96 12 0 0 AA,HA,WN
Jul 2024 124 28 0 0 AA,HA,WN
Jun 2024 121 30 0 0 AA,HA,WN
May 2024 124 18 0 0 AA,HA,WN
Apr 2024 125 11 1 0 AA,HA,WN
Mar 2024 147 11 0 1 AA,HA,WN
Feb 2024 102 3 0 0 AA,HA,WN
Jan 2024 100 10 0 0 AA,HA,WN

HNL–PHX seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (90.3%) · weakest: June (80.5%)

80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 83.9%

Strongest calendar month

September

90.3% on-time · ~99 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~124 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

80.5% on-time · ~110 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

8 of 2,665 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

3 of 2,665 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

PHX - Phoenix

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Phoenix, AZ.

PHX on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare HNL vs PHX

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among HNL's stronger departures

HNL → PHX posts a 85.8% 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 #956 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About HNL to PHX

Honolulu to Phoenix (HNL to PHX) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.8% on-time rate across 6,941 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 84.2 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 2,917 miles and is served by 8 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 8 of 2,665 flights were cancelled (0.3%) and 3 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 73% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, HNL–PHX peaks in September at 90.3% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~124 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 80.5%, a 9.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does HNL to PHX rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, HNL to PHX ranks #1818 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 PHX? ▼
Flights from Honolulu to Phoenix have a 85.8% on-time rate based on 6,941 flights. The average delay is 84.2 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for HNL to PHX? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (8 of 2,665 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from HNL to PHX? ▼
The flight distance from Honolulu (HNL) to Phoenix (PHX) is approximately 2,917 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from HNL to PHX? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

HNL Airport

Honolulu
PHX Airport

Phoenix
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–PHX data

HNL–PHX runs 6.8 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 PHX airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. HNL airport
  • If your dates flex, September (90.3% on-time) beats June (80.5%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 85.8% 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.