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

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

74.6% of 1,142 official scheduled MSY-to-JFK flights arrived on time; 13.8% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 4.7% 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
74.6%arrived on time
13.8%30+ min late
4.7%cancelled
1,142scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.1%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+5.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for MSY to JFK?

Among qualifying MSY-to-JFK departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 77.8% of 523 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 68.9% across 161 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning52377.8%10.9%4.8%
Afternoon16168.9%16.1%5.6%
Evening42171.3%17.3%4.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for MSY to JFK?

Among qualifying MSY-to-JFK weekday results, Saturday had the highest on-time rate: 81.4% of 167 flights. Sunday was lowest at 64.5% across 169 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday16773.7%15.0%4.8%
Tuesday15373.2%17.0%3.3%
Wednesday15176.2%14.6%1.3%
Thursday16774.9%12.6%6.0%
Friday16878.6%11.9%4.2%
Saturday16781.4%7.8%3.6%
Sunday16964.5%18.3%9.5%

Which airline was most reliable for MSY to JFK?

Among qualifying MSY-to-JFK airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 77.1% of 720 flights. JetBlue Airways was lowest at 70.4% across 415 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines72077.1%11.5%5.6%
JetBlue Airways41570.4%17.6%3.4%
Frontier Airlines771.4%28.6%0.0%

Which month was most reliable for MSY to JFK?

Among qualifying MSY-to-JFK month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 90.2% of 82 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 58.7% across 92 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20259258.7%21.7%9.8%
August 20259379.6%15.1%3.2%
September 20258290.2%6.1%0.0%
October 202511681.0%10.3%1.7%
November 202510879.6%9.3%3.7%
December 202510567.6%14.3%8.6%
January 20268469.0%15.5%8.3%
February 20269970.7%17.2%10.1%
March 20269376.3%16.1%1.1%
April 20268976.4%10.1%1.1%
May 20269278.3%7.6%4.3%
June 20268967.4%23.6%4.5%

What drove MSY to JFK delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded MSY-to-JFK delay category, accounting for 46.9% of 18,772 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline28.5%
Late aircraft46.9%
National airspace24.4%
Weather0.2%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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