HNL → SJCHonolulu to San Jose

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Direct flights from Honolulu (HNL) to San Jose (SJC): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 100% of the last 16 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 16 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 16 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 3,886 km, an estimated 5 hours 29 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Honolulu and San Jose. Updated 18 October 2026 at 05:03 UTC.

HNL Honolulu smooth · +14
SJC San Jose smooth · +3
3,886 km · ~5h 29m est.
dep bank 08:15–20:2714x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
100% on time

of the last 16 operated HNL → SJC flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −16 min. 0 of 16 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−16 minacross the last 16 operated legs
Flight time~5h 29mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 16

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Alaska AirlinesSouthwest Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Alaska AirlinesAS100% on time

Flights AS839 11:38 daily

Southwest AirlinesWN100% on time

Flights WN1992 08:15 daily · WN936 varies Mo Th Fr

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-17WN1992arrived−18
10-16AS839arrived−20
10-16WN1992arrived−16
10-16WN936arrived+0
10-15AS839arrived−22
10-15WN1992arrived−29
10-15WN936arrived+1
10-14AS839arrived−25
10-14WN1992arrived−33
10-13AS839arrived−28
10-13WN1992arrived−18
10-12AS839arrived−9
10-12WN1992arrived−13
10-12WN936arrived−3
10-11AS839arrived+6
10-11WN1992arrived−5

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
HNLHonolulu +14 min smooth 🌤 scattered clouds · ENE 11 kt Full HNL delay board →
SJCSan Jose +3 min smooth 🌤 clear · SE 3 kt Full SJC delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at SJC: 40% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +8 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Honolulu to San Jose route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop HNL to SJC flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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HNL to SJC questions

Is HNL–SJC running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at HNL is the weaker end, route health score 87/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on HNL–SJC?

Operators schedule morning departures around 08:15 from HNL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the SJC delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from HNL to SJC?

Great-circle distance is 3,886 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 304–363 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does HNL–SJC fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 17 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.