Best Time to Fly LAX to KOA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Los Angeles International → Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keahole
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,607 flights were scheduled from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kona (KOA) in the last 12 months, and 82.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.4 points above the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 4 airlines on the route at 89.6%, while American Airlines trailed at 75.5%.
May has been the best month (90% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (81%).
0.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
LAX to KOA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 89.6% | 44 min | 0.6% | 495 |
| Delta Air Lines | 81.2% | 56 min | 1.1% | 365 |
| Alaska Airlines | 78.5% | 39 min | 1.1% | 374 |
| American Airlines | 75.5% | 61 min | 0.3% | 350 |
| Southwest Airlines | Limited data | 23 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly LAX to KOA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,210 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 92.5% | 0.0% | 53 |
| 8am–9am | 83.0% | 0.6% | 481 |
| 9am–10am | 85.5% | 0.3% | 846 |
| 10am–11am | 82.0% | 0.0% | 100 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.5% | 0.4% | 534 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 70.2% | 0.0% | 58 |
| 2pm–3pm | 76.4% | 1.9% | 216 |
| 3pm–4pm | 84.4% | 0.6% | 354 |
| 4pm–5pm | 88.7% | 0.3% | 328 |
| 5pm–6pm | 85.0% | 0.9% | 217 |
| 6pm–7pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 7pm–8pm | Limited data | 3 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on LAX to KOA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 92.9% | +7.0 pts | 1.8% | 57 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 77.7% | -8.1 pts | 0.0% | 150 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 78.7% | -7.1 pts | 0.5% | 661 |
| All other days | 85.8% | — | 0.6% | 2,342 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).