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

Santa Ana, CA (SNA) to New York, NY (JFK) flight delay odds

71.0% of 431 official scheduled SNA-to-JFK flights arrived on time; 18.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.1% 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
71.0%arrived on time
18.1%30+ min late
2.1%cancelled
431scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late6.0%all scheduled flights
Diverted1.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+17.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SNA to JFK?

Among qualifying SNA-to-JFK departure window results, Night had the highest on-time rate: 83.6% of 55 flights. Late morning was lowest at 69.0% across 100 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Late morning10069.0%17.0%1.0%
Afternoon27669.2%20.7%2.2%
Night5583.6%7.3%3.6%

Which weekday was most reliable for SNA to JFK?

Among qualifying SNA-to-JFK weekday results, Thursday had the highest on-time rate: 78.3% of 60 flights. Sunday was lowest at 62.9% across 62 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday6271.0%16.1%1.6%
Tuesday6266.1%22.6%0.0%
Wednesday6068.3%16.7%1.7%
Thursday6078.3%16.7%1.7%
Friday6275.8%12.9%1.6%
Saturday6374.6%15.9%3.2%
Sunday6262.9%25.8%4.8%

Which airline was most reliable for SNA to JFK?

Among qualifying SNA-to-JFK airline results, Delta Air Lines had the highest on-time rate: 83.6% of 55 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 69.1% across 376 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
American Airlines37669.1%19.7%1.9%
Delta Air Lines5583.6%7.3%3.6%

Which month was most reliable for SNA to JFK?

Among qualifying SNA-to-JFK month results, September 2025 had the highest on-time rate: 83.3% of 30 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 45.2% across 31 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20253145.2%45.2%0.0%
August 20253171.0%19.4%0.0%
September 20253083.3%13.3%0.0%
October 20253164.5%19.4%3.2%
November 20253171.0%19.4%0.0%
December 20253767.6%21.6%2.7%
January 20263669.4%13.9%5.6%
February 20262878.6%10.7%7.1%
March 20263171.0%22.6%0.0%
April 20262982.8%6.9%3.4%
May 20265676.8%12.5%1.8%
June 20266070.0%16.7%1.7%

What drove SNA to JFK delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded SNA-to-JFK delay category, accounting for 48.7% of 12,309 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline48.7%
Late aircraft15.6%
National airspace26.2%
Weather9.5%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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