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

Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to New York, NY (JFK) flight delay odds

77.1% of 10,287 official scheduled LAX-to-JFK flights arrived on time; 14.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.0% 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
77.1%arrived on time
14.2%30+ min late
2.0%cancelled
10,287scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.6%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.5%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+6.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LAX to JFK?

Among qualifying LAX-to-JFK departure window results, Evening had the highest on-time rate: 83.1% of 479 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 71.7% across 2,691 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning2,57183.0%9.1%2.3%
Late morning2,23272.5%17.9%1.9%
Afternoon2,69171.7%19.2%2.2%
Evening47983.1%11.5%1.5%
Night2,31480.1%11.2%1.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for LAX to JFK?

Among qualifying LAX-to-JFK weekday results, Friday had the highest on-time rate: 80.9% of 1,522 flights. Sunday was lowest at 70.9% across 1,525 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday1,53975.2%15.3%3.1%
Tuesday1,49980.1%12.3%1.5%
Wednesday1,45476.1%16.0%0.3%
Thursday1,51777.8%14.3%1.4%
Friday1,52280.9%11.4%1.6%
Saturday1,23179.2%11.9%1.6%
Sunday1,52570.9%18.0%4.5%

Which airline was most reliable for LAX to JFK?

Among qualifying LAX-to-JFK airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 79.7% of 3,358 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 74.5% across 3,242 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
JetBlue Airways3,48577.2%14.5%2.2%
Delta Air Lines3,35879.7%12.4%1.8%
American Airlines3,24274.5%15.7%2.2%
Frontier Airlines20274.8%16.8%0.5%

Which month was most reliable for LAX to JFK?

Among qualifying LAX-to-JFK month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 85.3% of 855 flights. February 2026 was lowest at 68.0% across 727 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202592268.1%23.0%2.6%
August 202591183.1%12.6%0.2%
September 202585783.1%11.4%0.4%
October 202589781.7%12.0%0.9%
November 202586077.9%13.3%1.9%
December 202589476.1%14.0%2.5%
January 202682570.5%15.6%5.6%
February 202672768.0%15.0%8.4%
March 202684872.4%17.7%0.7%
April 202685585.3%8.5%0.5%
May 202687082.9%10.5%0.9%
June 202682174.7%17.2%1.2%

What drove LAX to JFK delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded LAX-to-JFK delay category, accounting for 40.3% of 191,467 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline40.3%
Late aircraft34.9%
National airspace24.0%
Weather0.6%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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