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

San Francisco, CA (SFO) to New York, NY (JFK) flight delay odds

78.0% of 6,729 official scheduled SFO-to-JFK flights arrived on time; 12.8% 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
78.0%arrived on time
12.8%30+ min late
2.0%cancelled
6,729scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.1%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.6%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+3.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SFO to JFK?

Among qualifying SFO-to-JFK departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 86.9% of 1,744 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 68.7% across 1,868 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,74486.9%5.9%1.5%
Late morning1,45276.4%14.1%2.0%
Afternoon1,86868.7%19.9%2.2%
Evening6485.9%6.2%1.6%
Night1,60180.2%11.2%2.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for SFO to JFK?

Among qualifying SFO-to-JFK weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 82.2% of 963 flights. Sunday was lowest at 71.7% across 1,007 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday1,00475.9%15.3%3.0%
Tuesday96382.2%10.6%1.0%
Wednesday94980.6%12.8%0.6%
Thursday99776.8%13.5%1.2%
Friday1,00280.0%11.1%1.3%
Saturday80779.2%11.0%2.0%
Sunday1,00771.7%15.0%4.6%

Which airline was most reliable for SFO to JFK?

Among qualifying SFO-to-JFK airline results, JetBlue Airways had the highest on-time rate: 79.4% of 1,945 flights. Alaska Airlines was lowest at 75.1% across 1,107 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines2,22978.3%13.1%1.6%
JetBlue Airways1,94579.4%12.2%2.0%
American Airlines1,44877.8%13.3%2.9%
Alaska Airlines1,10775.1%12.8%1.6%

Which month was most reliable for SFO to JFK?

Among qualifying SFO-to-JFK month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 85.3% of 579 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 65.3% across 582 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202558265.3%22.5%3.6%
August 202559182.9%10.2%0.8%
September 202557985.3%6.2%0.3%
October 202561183.3%9.8%0.7%
November 202554680.2%10.8%1.1%
December 202553677.6%14.2%2.4%
January 202653976.3%11.7%5.8%
February 202646578.9%9.7%7.5%
March 202653382.9%10.9%0.9%
April 202654379.6%10.9%0.0%
May 202659374.7%14.5%0.7%
June 202661169.7%21.3%1.1%

What drove SFO to JFK delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded SFO-to-JFK delay category, accounting for 34.7% of 102,278 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline34.7%
Late aircraft32.0%
National airspace30.2%
Weather3.1%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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