BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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San Diego, CA (SAN) to New York, NY (JFK) flight delay odds

80.8% of 2,413 official scheduled SAN-to-JFK flights arrived on time; 10.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.7% 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 SIGNALVariable
80.8%arrived on time
10.3%30+ min late
2.7%cancelled
2,413scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late5.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted1.0%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+1.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SAN to JFK?

Among qualifying SAN-to-JFK departure window results, Evening had the highest on-time rate: 84.9% of 159 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 73.5% across 524 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning70484.8%5.8%2.1%
Late morning25279.0%14.7%2.0%
Afternoon52473.5%17.0%3.4%
Evening15984.9%9.4%2.5%
Night77481.8%8.5%2.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for SAN to JFK?

Among qualifying SAN-to-JFK weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 84.0% of 343 flights. Sunday was lowest at 74.4% across 355 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday35681.5%9.6%3.9%
Tuesday34384.0%8.5%2.6%
Wednesday34582.6%9.6%1.2%
Thursday35279.5%12.2%1.7%
Friday35680.9%10.4%1.7%
Saturday30683.0%8.5%2.9%
Sunday35574.4%13.0%4.5%

Which airline was most reliable for SAN to JFK?

Among qualifying SAN-to-JFK airline results, JetBlue Airways had the highest on-time rate: 81.2% of 727 flights. Alaska Airlines was lowest at 80.5% across 650 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines1,03680.7%10.6%3.0%
JetBlue Airways72781.2%11.8%3.3%
Alaska Airlines65080.5%8.0%1.4%

Which month was most reliable for SAN to JFK?

Among qualifying SAN-to-JFK month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 87.0% of 208 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 71.4% across 213 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202521371.4%17.8%5.2%
August 202521183.9%10.4%0.0%
September 202520686.4%7.3%2.4%
October 202521383.6%8.5%1.4%
November 202520578.5%12.2%1.0%
December 202521278.3%12.7%4.2%
January 202617878.7%9.0%6.7%
February 202615476.6%9.1%10.4%
March 202620177.6%9.5%1.5%
April 202620585.4%6.8%0.0%
May 202620887.0%7.2%1.0%
June 202620780.7%12.1%0.5%

What drove SAN to JFK delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded SAN-to-JFK delay category, accounting for 42.0% of 35,724 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline42.0%
Late aircraft21.8%
National airspace29.3%
Weather6.7%
Security0.2%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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