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Route · PHX → HNL · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Honolulu

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to HNL (Phoenix to Honolulu) ranks #1819 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.3%
On-time
+3.3 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
6,936
Flights
#1819 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.0%

Best Month

Jan 2025 96%

Worst Month

Jan 2024 68%

Distance

2,917 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 107 16 0 2 WN,AA,HA
Nov 2025 90 11 0 0 HA,AA,WN
Oct 2025 93 18 0 0 AA,WN,HA
Sep 2025 92 11 0 0 WN,AA,HA
Aug 2025 124 16 0 2 AA,WN,HA
Jul 2025 124 20 0 1 AA,WN,HA
Jun 2025 120 27 0 2 AA,WN,HA
May 2025 124 14 0 0 AA,WN,HA
Apr 2025 127 14 0 0 HA,WN,AA
Mar 2025 150 18 0 0 AA,WN,HA
Feb 2025 100 12 0 0 AA,WN,HA
Jan 2025 95 4 0 1 AA,WN,HA
Dec 2024 106 5 0 2 AA,HA,WN
Nov 2024 90 9 0 2 HA,WN,AA
Oct 2024 93 16 0 0 WN,HA,AA
Sep 2024 90 8 0 0 WN,AA,HA
Aug 2024 96 7 0 5 AA,HA,WN
Jul 2024 124 18 0 8 AA,HA,WN
Jun 2024 121 16 0 3 AA,HA,WN
May 2024 124 26 0 1 AA,HA,WN
Apr 2024 125 25 1 0 AA,HA,WN
Mar 2024 148 26 0 0 AA,HA,WN
Feb 2024 102 30 0 4 AA,HA,WN
Jan 2024 100 32 0 0 AA,HA,WN

PHX–HNL seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (87.8%) · weakest: October (78.1%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 80.4%

Strongest calendar month

September

87.8% on-time · ~99 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~124 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

October

78.1% on-time · ~104 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.0%

1 of 2,665 flights

Diversion Rate

1.2%

33 of 2,665 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHX departures

From PHX, this corridor sits with 71 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 97 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (25 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Honolulu · fleet on-time rank #2239 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to HNL

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Phoenix to Honolulu (PHX to HNL) running a 82.3% on-time rate over 6,936 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 69.9 minutes. The 2,917-mile corridor is served by 8 carriers, and over the last 24 months 0.0% of 2,665 flights were cancelled, 1.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jan 2024 came in at just 68% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–HNL peaks in September at 87.8% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~124 flights per month) ; the softest month is October at 78.1%, a 9.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to HNL rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to HNL ranks #1819 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 PHX to HNL?
Flights from Phoenix to Honolulu have a 82.3% on-time rate based on 6,936 flights. The average delay is 69.9 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to HNL?
Over the last 24 months, 0.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (1 of 2,665 flights) and 1.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to HNL?
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Honolulu (HNL) is approximately 2,917 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to HNL?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (96% on-time). The worst was Jan 2024 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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 PHX–HNL data

PHX–HNL runs 3.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PHX and HNL airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, September (87.8% on-time) beats October (78.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.3% 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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