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Route · HNL → SJC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Honolulu to San Jose

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), HNL to SJC (Honolulu to San Jose) ranks #1821 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.5%
On-time
+5.5 pts
vs US avg
56 min
Delay when late
6,919
Flights
#1821 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.6%

Best Month

Aug 2025 92%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 70%

Distance

2,417 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 73 22 0 0 WN,HA
Nov 2025 65 15 0 0 HA,WN
Oct 2025 60 8 0 1 WN,HA
Sep 2025 60 5 0 0 WN,HA
Aug 2025 66 5 0 0 WN,HA
Jul 2025 93 8 0 1 WN,HA
Jun 2025 86 10 0 0 WN,HA
May 2025 62 10 0 0 WN,HA
Apr 2025 65 7 0 0 HA,WN
Mar 2025 100 12 0 0 AS,WN,HA
Feb 2025 84 12 0 0 AS,WN,HA
Jan 2025 96 13 0 0 AS,WN,HA
Dec 2024 106 17 1 0 AS,HA,WN
Nov 2024 99 17 0 0 HA,WN,AS
Oct 2024 112 26 0 0 AS,WN,HA
Sep 2024 112 19 0 0 WN,AS,HA
Aug 2024 116 12 0 0 AS,HA,WN
Jul 2024 124 16 2 0 AS,HA,WN
Jun 2024 120 25 0 0 AS,HA,WN
May 2024 124 24 1 0 AS,HA,WN
Apr 2024 120 23 1 0 AS,HA,WN
Mar 2024 124 16 0 0 AS,HA,WN
Feb 2024 114 15 1 0 AS,HA,WN
Jan 2024 123 26 7 0 AS,HA,WN

HNL–SJC seasonal on-time pattern

Best: August (89.4%) · weakest: May (79.9%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.3%

Strongest calendar month

August

89.4% on-time · ~111 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~118 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

May

79.9% on-time · ~112 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.6%

13 of 2,304 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,304 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

SJC - San Jose

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for San Jose, CA.

SJC on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare HNL vs SJC

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among HNL departures

From HNL, this corridor sits with 11 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 27 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (13 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 3 below 75%). Destination: San Jose · fleet on-time rank #1401 of 4927.

What the Data Says About HNL to SJC

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Honolulu to San Jose (HNL to SJC) running a 84.5% on-time rate over 6,919 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 55.5 minutes. The 2,417-mile corridor is served by 8 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.6% of 2,304 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Aug 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 70% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, HNL–SJC peaks in August at 89.4% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~118 flights per month) ; the softest month is May at 79.9%, a 9.5-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does HNL to SJC rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, HNL to SJC ranks #1821 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 SJC? ▼
Flights from Honolulu to San Jose have a 84.5% on-time rate based on 6,919 flights. The average delay is 55.5 minutes. The best recent month was Aug 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for HNL to SJC? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 2,304 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from HNL to SJC? ▼
The flight distance from Honolulu (HNL) to San Jose (SJC) is approximately 2,417 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from HNL to SJC? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Aug 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (70% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

HNL Airport

Honolulu
SJC Airport

San Jose
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–SJC data

HNL–SJC runs 5.5 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 SJC airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. HNL airport
  • If your dates flex, August (89.4% on-time) beats May (79.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.5% 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

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