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Route · PDX → HNL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Portland to Honolulu

The PDX–HNL corridor (Portland, OR → Honolulu, HI) runs behind the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 2,603 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.4%
On-time
-3.6 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
4,019
Flights

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Nov 2024 92%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 42%

Distance

2,603 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 75 25 2 0 HA
Nov 2025 72 29 2 1 HA
Oct 2025 73 42 1 0 HA
Sep 2025 71 33 0 0 HA
Aug 2025 84 29 0 0 HA
Jul 2025 89 31 0 0 HA
Jun 2025 76 38 0 0 AS,HA
May 2025 62 7 0 0 AS,HA
Apr 2025 60 11 0 0 HA,AS
Mar 2025 62 20 0 0 AS,HA
Feb 2025 56 16 0 0 AS,HA
Jan 2025 62 10 0 3 AS,HA
Dec 2024 62 25 0 0 AS,HA
Nov 2024 60 5 1 0 HA,AS
Oct 2024 62 14 0 0 AS,HA
Sep 2024 60 11 0 0 AS,HA
Aug 2024 62 14 0 0 AS,HA
Jul 2024 62 9 0 0 AS,HA
Jun 2024 60 7 0 0 AS,HA
May 2024 62 11 0 0 AS,HA
Apr 2024 60 5 0 0 AS,HA
Mar 2024 62 9 0 0 AS,HA
Feb 2024 59 18 1 2 AS,HA
Jan 2024 63 31 10 1 AS,HA

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

17 of 1,576 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

7 of 1,576 flights

What the Data Says About PDX to HNL

The Portland to Honolulu corridor (PDX to HNL) posts a 75.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 4,019 tracked flights. Late flights run 70.7 minutes behind on average. 3 carriers cover the 2,603-mile route; over the last 24 months, 17 of 1,576 flights were cancelled (1.1%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 42% - a 49-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PDX to HNL?
Flights from Portland to Honolulu have a 75.4% on-time rate based on 4,019 flights. The average delay is 70.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PDX to HNL?
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (17 of 1,576 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PDX to HNL?
The flight distance from Portland (PDX) to Honolulu (HNL) is approximately 2,603 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PDX to HNL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (42% 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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