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

Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) to New York, NY (JFK) flight delay odds

83.9% of 1,764 official scheduled PIT-to-JFK flights arrived on time; 8.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.5% 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 SIGNALVariable
83.9%arrived on time
8.1%30+ min late
3.5%cancelled
1,764scheduled 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 late2.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.1%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+0.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for PIT to JFK?

Among qualifying PIT-to-JFK departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.7% of 888 flights. Evening was lowest at 70.1% across 261 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning88888.7%4.8%3.3%
Late morning44185.3%7.9%2.0%
Afternoon17476.4%13.2%2.9%
Evening26170.1%16.1%6.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for PIT to JFK?

Among qualifying PIT-to-JFK weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 88.0% of 249 flights. Sunday was lowest at 79.0% across 252 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday25280.2%8.3%6.0%
Tuesday25585.1%6.3%3.9%
Wednesday24988.0%6.8%1.2%
Thursday24983.9%9.6%2.8%
Friday25285.7%7.5%2.0%
Saturday25585.5%7.1%3.1%
Sunday25279.0%11.1%5.2%

Which airline was most reliable for PIT to JFK?

Among qualifying PIT-to-JFK airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 85.4% of 1,310 flights. JetBlue Airways was lowest at 79.5% across 454 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Republic Airways1,31085.4%7.3%2.5%
JetBlue Airways45479.5%10.4%6.2%

Which month was most reliable for PIT to JFK?

Among qualifying PIT-to-JFK month results, August 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 91.6% of 155 flights. December 2025 was lowest at 72.3% across 137 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202515581.9%7.1%6.5%
August 202515591.6%2.6%1.9%
September 202517884.8%10.1%0.6%
October 202518385.8%7.7%2.2%
November 202517686.4%7.4%4.5%
December 202513772.3%14.6%2.2%
January 202611776.9%9.4%10.3%
February 202611573.0%8.7%10.4%
March 202612886.7%7.8%3.1%
April 202612190.1%7.4%0.0%
May 202614987.9%4.7%2.0%
June 202615084.7%10.7%0.7%

What drove PIT to JFK delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded PIT-to-JFK delay category, accounting for 34.8% of 17,288 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline34.8%
Late aircraft28.7%
National airspace31.6%
Weather4.9%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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