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

New York, NY (JFK) to Santa Ana, CA (SNA) flight delay odds

82.6% of 431 official scheduled JFK-to-SNA flights arrived on time; 10.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.6% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
82.6%arrived on time
10.2%30+ min late
1.6%cancelled
431scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-2.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for JFK to SNA?

Among qualifying JFK-to-SNA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 83.6% of 377 flights. Late morning was lowest at 75.9% across 54 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning37783.6%8.8%1.3%
Late morning5475.9%20.4%3.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for JFK to SNA?

Among qualifying JFK-to-SNA weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 95.2% of 62 flights. Sunday was lowest at 73.8% across 61 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday6279.0%4.8%4.8%
Tuesday6295.2%0.0%1.6%
Wednesday6083.3%13.3%0.0%
Thursday6185.2%8.2%0.0%
Friday6280.6%14.5%1.6%
Saturday6381.0%12.7%1.6%
Sunday6173.8%18.0%1.6%

Which airline was most reliable for JFK to SNA?

Among qualifying JFK-to-SNA airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 83.6% of 55 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 82.4% across 376 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines37682.4%10.1%1.6%
Delta Air Lines5583.6%10.9%1.8%

Which month was most reliable for JFK to SNA?

Among qualifying JFK-to-SNA month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 96.4% of 55 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 69.4% across 36 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253187.1%9.7%0.0%
August 20253187.1%9.7%0.0%
September 20253090.0%6.7%0.0%
October 20253187.1%6.5%3.2%
November 20253177.4%16.1%0.0%
December 20253775.7%18.9%2.7%
January 20263669.4%19.4%5.6%
February 20262871.4%14.3%7.1%
March 20263183.9%12.9%0.0%
April 20263086.7%0.0%0.0%
May 20265596.4%1.8%0.0%
June 20266076.7%10.0%1.7%

What drove JFK to SNA delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded JFK-to-SNA delay category, accounting for 53.8% of 4,280 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline53.8%
Late aircraft10.8%
National airspace33.8%
Weather1.5%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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