BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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JFK→MSY

New York, NY (JFK) to New Orleans, LA (MSY) flight delay odds

77.9% of 1,142 official scheduled JFK-to-MSY flights arrived on time; 12.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 4.5% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALHigher disruption
77.9%arrived on time
12.9%30+ min late
4.5%cancelled
1,142scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+0.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for JFK to MSY?

Among qualifying JFK-to-MSY departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 82.6% of 86 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 73.6% across 493 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning54782.1%9.1%4.9%
Late morning8682.6%10.5%2.3%
Afternoon49373.6%16.8%3.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for JFK to MSY?

Among qualifying JFK-to-MSY weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 85.5% of 152 flights. Sunday was lowest at 67.5% across 169 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday16577.6%13.3%6.1%
Tuesday15581.3%12.3%3.9%
Wednesday15285.5%9.9%1.3%
Thursday16573.9%15.8%3.6%
Friday16881.5%9.5%3.6%
Saturday16879.2%11.3%4.8%
Sunday16967.5%17.8%7.7%

Which airline was most reliable for JFK to MSY?

Among qualifying JFK-to-MSY airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 79.4% of 720 flights. JetBlue Airways was lowest at 76.1% across 415 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines72079.4%10.8%5.0%
JetBlue Airways41576.1%15.7%3.6%
Frontier Airlines728.6%57.1%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for JFK to MSY?

Among qualifying JFK-to-MSY month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 91.0% of 89 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 62.9% across 105 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20259271.7%15.2%6.5%
August 20259383.9%9.7%4.3%
September 20258287.8%9.8%0.0%
October 202511785.5%6.8%1.7%
November 202510781.3%13.1%3.7%
December 202510562.9%20.0%7.6%
January 20268466.7%20.2%8.3%
February 20269963.6%16.2%12.1%
March 20269382.8%14.0%1.1%
April 20268991.0%6.7%1.1%
May 20269279.3%9.8%4.3%
June 20268979.8%13.5%2.2%

What drove JFK to MSY delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded JFK-to-MSY delay category, accounting for 44.5% of 14,669 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline44.5%
Late aircraft27.2%
National airspace22.0%
Weather6.3%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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