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Airport · 12 months to July 2026
John F. Kennedy International: delays and on-time record
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BTS: A flight is counted as on time if it arrived less than 15 minutes after its scheduled time. Only carriers with at least 0.5 percent of domestic scheduled passenger revenue report. Data through July 2026; this is a monthly history, not live airport status.
John F. Kennedy International (JFK) in New York, New York had 102,683 scheduled domestic departures by reporting carriers in the 12 months to July 2026, about 281 a day, on 75 routes.
75.5% of those flights left the gate less than 15 minutes late, 0.6 points below the national departure figure of 76.1%. Flights arriving at JFK were on time 74.8% of the time, 1.2 points below the national arrival figure of 76.0%.
3.5% of scheduled departures were cancelled (national: 1.8%), and the average departure delay, counting early and on-time departures as zero, was 18.2 min.
JetBlue Airways is the largest reporting carrier at JFK with 35% of departures. Among carriers with at least 1,027 departures, American Airlines had the highest on-time arrival share for its JFK departures (76.4%) and Frontier Airlines the lowest (67.6%).
On-time departures are down 3.5 points on the previous 12 months (79.0%).
Of the delay minutes that carriers assigned to a BTS cause category for flights leaving JFK, late-arriving aircraft 36%, air carrier 32% and national aviation system 28%.
- On time 72.8%
- Arrived 15+ minutes late 23.5%
- Cancelled 3.5%
- Diverted 0.3%
As origin and as destination, against the nation
| Measure | Departures from JFK | Arrivals at JFK | All reported flights | JFK departures, previous 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departed on time (less than 15 min late) | 75.5% | 74.8% | 76.1% | 79.0% |
| Arrived on time | 72.8% | 74.8% | 76.0% | 76.3% |
| Cancelled | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Diverted | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Average departure delay (late minutes only) | 18.2 min | 19.6 min | 17.4 min | 15.6 min |
| Arrival delay minutes per 100 flights | 1,852 | 1,825 | 1,684 | 1,659 |
| Scheduled flights | 102,683 | 102,635 | 7,043,858 | 113,051 |
12 months to July 2026. The first column follows flights that left JFK; the second follows flights that landed there. Year on year, on-time departures moved −3.5 pts.
Airlines at JFK
| Reporting carrier | Flights | Share | On time | Avg arrival delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Airways | 35,450 | 35% | 69.0% | 10.8 min | 4.0% |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 30,695 | 30% | 75.5% | 3.8 min | 2.8% |
| YX Republic Airline | 15,113 | 15% | 74.2% | 5.8 min | 4.6% |
| AA American Airlines | 15,030 | 15% | 76.4% | 7.3 min | 2.8% |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 3,991 | 4% | 69.7% | 10.1 min | 2.6% |
| F9 Frontier Airlines | 2,249 | 2% | 67.6% | 18.9 min | 2.0% |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 155 | 0% | 64.5% | 18.2 min | 1.3% |
Departures from JFK by reporting carrier, ordered by flights; on time means the flight reached its destination less than 15 minutes late. Green is at or above the airport's overall share of 72.8%. Carriers fly different routes at different hours, so the rows are not a like-for-like test.
Busiest routes from JFK
| Route | Cities | Flights | On time | Avg arrival delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JFK–LAX | New York to Los Angeles | 10,281 | 75.3% | 5.3 min | 2.4% |
| JFK–SFO | New York to San Francisco | 6,770 | 71.6% | 7.7 min | 2.2% |
| JFK–BOS | New York to Boston | 5,676 | 70.1% | 11.8 min | 4.3% |
| JFK–MCO | New York to Orlando | 4,844 | 71.4% | 10.1 min | 3.3% |
| JFK–MIA | New York to Miami | 4,529 | 74.8% | 10.0 min | 2.8% |
| JFK–ATL | New York to Atlanta | 4,249 | 74.2% | 8.3 min | 2.6% |
| JFK–FLL | New York to Fort Lauderdale | 3,897 | 69.2% | 9.2 min | 4.2% |
| JFK–LAS | New York to Las Vegas | 3,713 | 78.1% | -0.4 min | 2.5% |
| JFK–SJU | New York to San Juan | 3,590 | 67.9% | 14.2 min | 3.0% |
| JFK–PHX | New York to Phoenix | 3,034 | 75.0% | 4.3 min | 3.1% |
| JFK–SEA | New York to Seattle | 2,906 | 67.7% | 9.7 min | 3.2% |
| JFK–DCA | New York to Washington | 2,520 | 63.4% | 15.0 min | 5.4% |
| JFK–SAN | New York to San Diego | 2,415 | 76.6% | -0.6 min | 2.5% |
| JFK–RDU | New York to Raleigh/Durham | 2,344 | 70.9% | 9.7 min | 5.6% |
| JFK–TPA | New York to Tampa | 2,301 | 73.8% | 6.1 min | 3.6% |
| JFK–PBI | New York to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach | 2,205 | 71.0% | 8.5 min | 4.4% |
| JFK–AUS | New York to Austin | 2,191 | 79.0% | 2.1 min | 3.1% |
| JFK–ORD | New York to Chicago | 2,074 | 67.9% | 14.8 min | 5.6% |
| JFK–CLT | New York to Charlotte | 2,001 | 78.5% | 6.7 min | 2.8% |
| JFK–DFW | New York to Dallas/Fort Worth | 1,984 | 73.2% | 8.2 min | 3.2% |
| JFK–SLC | New York to Salt Lake City | 1,928 | 76.7% | 2.4 min | 2.1% |
| JFK–PIT | New York to Pittsburgh | 1,764 | 71.7% | 7.4 min | 4.9% |
| JFK–CMH | New York to Columbus | 1,600 | 75.4% | 5.3 min | 4.7% |
| JFK–DEN | New York to Denver | 1,560 | 70.6% | 8.5 min | 2.8% |
| JFK–BNA | New York to Nashville | 1,435 | 71.6% | 7.8 min | 4.5% |
| JFK–RSW | New York to Fort Myers | 1,281 | 74.7% | 4.9 min | 4.4% |
| JFK–DTW | New York to Detroit | 1,220 | 73.6% | 6.0 min | 3.8% |
| JFK–BUF | New York to Buffalo | 1,218 | 70.3% | 13.6 min | 5.2% |
| JFK–JAX | New York to Jacksonville | 1,187 | 71.8% | 8.8 min | 4.2% |
| JFK–MSY | New York to New Orleans | 1,142 | 76.5% | 1.5 min | 5.1% |
| JFK–IND | New York to Indianapolis | 1,000 | 74.1% | 6.7 min | 4.6% |
| JFK–PDX | New York to Portland | 914 | 71.9% | 7.8 min | 2.1% |
| JFK–CHS | New York to Charleston | 787 | 71.0% | 8.3 min | 5.7% |
| JFK–ORF | New York to Norfolk | 731 | 80.2% | -0.2 min | 4.8% |
| JFK–MSP | New York to Minneapolis | 719 | 79.8% | 7.3 min | 1.7% |
| JFK–CVG | New York to Cincinnati | 682 | 79.5% | 0.0 min | 3.8% |
| JFK–CLE | New York to Cleveland | 678 | 76.7% | 4.4 min | 4.0% |
| JFK–HNL | New York to Honolulu | 666 | 66.8% | 13.6 min | 2.7% |
| JFK–SAV | New York to Savannah | 632 | 73.1% | 7.5 min | 4.4% |
| JFK–ROC | New York to Rochester | 606 | 66.7% | 12.5 min | 4.8% |
| JFK–STT | New York to Charlotte Amalie | 544 | 76.8% | 8.2 min | 2.6% |
| JFK–SRQ | New York to Sarasota/Bradenton | 534 | 75.8% | 3.3 min | 4.1% |
| JFK–SYR | New York to Syracuse | 511 | 68.1% | 10.8 min | 5.3% |
| JFK–BQN | New York to Aguadilla | 469 | 61.4% | 17.5 min | 2.3% |
| JFK–SNA | New York to Santa Ana | 462 | 81.8% | -2.4 min | 2.4% |
| JFK–IAH | New York to Houston | 413 | 71.4% | 5.6 min | 3.6% |
| JFK–PWM | New York to Portland | 398 | 71.4% | 10.0 min | 4.3% |
| JFK–BDL | New York to Hartford | 365 | 61.1% | 16.1 min | 3.3% |
| JFK–PVD | New York to Providence | 365 | 64.9% | 11.0 min | 3.6% |
| JFK–SAT | New York to San Antonio | 362 | 84.5% | -3.8 min | 4.1% |
| JFK–ACK | New York to Nantucket | 301 | 75.7% | -3.0 min | 7.0% |
| JFK–MVY | New York to Martha's Vineyard | 254 | 81.9% | -3.4 min | 3.1% |
| JFK–DAB | New York to Daytona Beach | 240 | 81.7% | -7.4 min | 5.4% |
| JFK–VRB | New York to Vero Beach | 226 | 77.0% | 0.6 min | 5.3% |
| JFK–PSP | New York to Palm Springs | 222 | 79.3% | -1.2 min | 4.5% |
| JFK–BUR | New York to Burbank | 180 | 66.1% | 15.4 min | 5.0% |
| JFK–ONT | New York to Ontario | 165 | 59.4% | 21.0 min | 1.8% |
| JFK–SMF | New York to Sacramento | 165 | 57.6% | 15.3 min | 3.0% |
| JFK–ABQ | New York to Albuquerque | 160 | 59.4% | 23.7 min | 2.5% |
| JFK–RNO | New York to Reno | 150 | 58.7% | 21.2 min | 7.3% |
| JFK–IAD | New York to Washington | 146 | 85.6% | -0.7 min | 1.4% |
| JFK–EGE | New York to Eagle | 125 | 68.8% | 13.9 min | 5.6% |
The 62 busiest of 75 routes with reported flights. Routes with at least 10 flights a month have their own page.
Month by month
By scheduled departure hour
Among hours with at least 2,054 departures, 6 am to 7 am had the highest on-time share (87.9% of 7,093 flights) and 10 pm to 11 pm the lowest (58.6% of 2,638).
Delay causes
Cancellations by reported reason (3,564 in the period): air carrier 22%, weather 53%, national aviation system 25%, security 0%.
Checkpoint volumes
TSA publishes daily checkpoint passenger counts for the country as a whole, not for JFK on its own. The national series through September 2026 is on the checkpoint volumes page.
Questions and answers
How often do flights leave JFK on time?
75.5% of the 102,683 scheduled domestic departures in the 12 months to July 2026 left less than 15 minutes late; the national figure was 76.1%. 3.5% were cancelled.
How often do flights arrive at JFK on time?
74.8% of 102,635 scheduled arrivals were on time by the BTS definition, against 76.0% nationally.
Which airline has the highest on-time share at JFK?
Counting departures from JFK and whether they reached their destination on time, American Airlines had the highest share (76.4% of 15,030 flights), then Delta Air Lines (75.5%) and Republic Airline (74.2%). Carriers fly different routes at different hours, so the figures are not a like-for-like test.
What causes delays at JFK?
For departures from JFK that reached their destination 15 or more minutes late, carriers attributed the delay minutes as follows: late-arriving aircraft 36%, air carrier 32%, national aviation system 28%, extreme weather 4%, security 0%.
What time of day has the highest on-time share at JFK?
Departures scheduled from 6 am to 7 am local time left on time 87.9% of the time, the highest of any hour with enough flights to compare; 10 pm to 11 pm was lowest at 58.6%.
Is it getting better?
On-time departures for the 12 months to July 2026 were 75.5%, down 3.5 points on the previous 12 months (79.0%). The monthly chart shows each of the last 36 months, and each month has its own page.
Does this page show today's delays at JFK?
No. BTS publishes on-time records about two months after the month ends, so this page is a monthly history through July 2026. For live conditions use the FAA airport status service or your airline.
Provenance
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance (1987 to present), monthly files August 2023 to July 2026; airport name from the BTS airport lookup table. US government works in the public domain. Domestic scheduled flights by reporting carriers only: international flights, charters and smaller carriers are not in the source. Totals and averages only; no individual flight or aircraft is identified. See the methodology; report processing errors through corrections.