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Route · ONT → HNL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Ontario to Honolulu

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), ONT to HNL (Ontario to Honolulu) ranks #4106 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.2%
On-time
+3.2 pts
vs US avg
62 min
Delay when late
1,565
Flights
#4106 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

N/A

Worst Month

N/A

Distance

2,603 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 2 0 0 AS
Nov 2025 30 6 0 0 AS
Oct 2025 31 1 1 0 AS
Sep 2025 30 4 0 0 AS
Aug 2025 31 1 0 0 AS
Jul 2025 31 1 0 0 AS
Jun 2025 31 2 0 1 AS,HA
May 2025 31 4 0 0 HA
Apr 2025 30 3 0 0 HA
Mar 2025 31 6 0 0 HA
Jan 2025 31 5 1 0 HA
Dec 2024 31 4 0 0 HA
Nov 2024 30 2 0 0 HA
Oct 2024 32 3 1 0 HA
Sep 2024 30 6 0 0 HA
Aug 2024 31 6 0 0 HA
Jul 2024 31 3 0 1 HA
Jun 2024 30 3 0 1 HA
May 2024 31 10 0 0 HA
Apr 2024 30 8 0 0 HA
Mar 2024 31 7 0 0 HA
Jan 2024 32 12 1 0 HA
Dec 2023 31 9 0 0 HA
Nov 2023 30 8 0 0 HA

ONT–HNL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: June (92.7%) · weakest: March (71.0%)

65%70%75%80%85%90%95% JanMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.3%

Strongest calendar month

June

92.7% on-time · ~30 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~31 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

March

71.0% on-time · ~31 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

4 of 738 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

3 of 738 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among ONT departures

From ONT, this corridor sits with 9 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 21 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (10 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: Honolulu · fleet on-time rank #2276 of 4927.

What the Data Says About ONT to HNL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Ontario to Honolulu (ONT to HNL) running a 82.2% on-time rate over 1,565 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 62.3 minutes. The 2,603-mile corridor is served by 3 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.5% of 738 flights were cancelled, 0.4% diverted.

Monthly performance data for this route did not show a clear best/worst split in the sample window; review the monthly table above for period-by-period detail.

On the multi-year calendar, ONT–HNL peaks in June at 92.7% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~31 flights per month) ; the softest month is March at 71.0%, a 21.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ONT to HNL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, ONT to HNL ranks #4106 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 ONT to HNL?
Flights from Ontario to Honolulu have a 82.2% on-time rate based on 1,565 flights. The average delay is 62.3 minutes.
What is the cancellation rate for ONT to HNL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (4 of 738 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ONT to HNL?
The flight distance from Ontario (ONT) to Honolulu (HNL) is approximately 2,603 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using ONT–HNL data

ONT–HNL runs 3.2 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare ONT and HNL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. ONT airport
  • If your dates flex, June (92.7% on-time) beats March (71.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.2% 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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