What's the busiest hour for departures at HNL?

Departures from Daniel K Inouye Intl peak at 11:00 local time, averaging 30.2 flights per hour over the past 60 days.

What's the quietest hour to fly out of HNL?

The quietest hour with regular service is 00:00 local time, averaging 1.3 flights per hour.

Which airline operates the most flights from HNL?

Alaska Airlines, (AS) is the largest operator at Daniel K Inouye Intl, with 5705 observed departures in the past 60 days.

What's the most popular destination from HNL?

Kahului (OGG) is the most-flown destination, with 2102 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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HNL Airport - Daniel K Inouye Intl

Honolulu, United States. Departures peak at 11:00 local, averaging 30.2 flights per hour.

Window: last 60 days. Last refreshed: 2026-08-20. Schedule coverage: 94 days observed.

Peak departure hour

11:00

30.2 flights/hr

Quietest active hour

00:00

1.3 flights/hr

Traffic score

76/100

Relative volume

Departures by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Total: 281.3 avg departures per day.

Weekday vs weekend departure pattern

Weekday avg per hour

Weekend avg per hour

Arrivals by hour (local time)

Avg per day, last 60 days

Peak arrival hour: 14:00 local (24.5 flights/hr). Total: 290.7 avg arrivals/day.

Top airlines

1. Alaska Airlines, (AS) 5,705
2. Southwest Airlines (WN) 2,126
3. Ontario Express (9X) 1,957
4. United Airlines, (UA) 1,139
5. Cook Islands Airways (KH) 941

Top destinations

1. 🇺🇸 Kahului (OGG) 2,102
2. 🇺🇸 Lihue (LIH) 1,878
3. 🇺🇸 Kona (KOA) 1,690
4. 🇺🇸 Molokai (MKK) 1,565
5. 🇺🇸 Lanai City (LNY) 1,317

Frequently asked

What's the busiest hour for departures at HNL?: Departures from Daniel K Inouye Intl peak at 11:00 local time, averaging 30.2 flights per hour over the past 60 days.
What's the quietest hour to fly out of HNL?: The quietest hour with regular service is 00:00 local time, averaging 1.3 flights per hour.
Which airline operates the most flights from HNL?: Alaska Airlines, (AS) is the largest operator at Daniel K Inouye Intl, with 5705 observed departures in the past 60 days.
What's the most popular destination from HNL?: Kahului (OGG) is the most-flown destination, with 2102 observed departures in the past 60 days.

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