Jackson Hole Airport (JAC): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) is a tale of two seasons: departures ran 93% on-time in November 2025 but sank to 68% in December 2025. Across the year it averages 78% against a national 78%, over roughly 18 departures a day to 14 destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 78%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 25 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 78%
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Destinations
- 14
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 5
Plan your departure from JAC
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 6 p.m.
- 87% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 79% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.5%
- close to the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from JAC
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 27 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 25 min |
| Friday | 76% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 30 min |
Busiest routes from JAC
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAC → DEN (Denver) | 1,633 | 78% | 21 min |
| JAC → SLC (Salt Lake City) | 1,216 | 86% | 15 min |
| JAC → ORD (Chicago) | 810 | 73% | 31 min |
| JAC → DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) | 744 | 68% | 53 min |
| JAC → LAX (Los Angeles) | 664 | 76% | 19 min |
| JAC → SFO (San Francisco) | 345 | 73% | 23 min |
| JAC → EWR (Newark) | 288 | 71% | 28 min |
| JAC → ATL (Atlanta) | 208 | 73% | 28 min |
| JAC → SEA (Seattle) | 202 | 79% | 13 min |
| JAC → CLT (Charlotte) | 133 | 67% | 43 min |
Where flights into JAC come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN (Denver) → JAC | 1,634 | 81% | 13 min |
| SLC (Salt Lake City) → JAC | 1,219 | 85% | 12 min |
| ORD (Chicago) → JAC | 809 | 72% | 25 min |
| DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth) → JAC | 745 | 67% | 27 min |
| LAX (Los Angeles) → JAC | 664 | 81% | 12 min |
| SFO (San Francisco) → JAC | 345 | 79% | 13 min |
| EWR (Newark) → JAC | 289 | 68% | 30 min |
| ATL (Atlanta) → JAC | 208 | 72% | 16 min |
What causes delays at JAC
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing JAC.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather9%
Alternative airports near Jackson
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDA — Idaho Falls Regional Airport | 67 mi | 84% | 19 min |
| COD — Yellowstone Regional Airport | 106 mi | 75% | 27 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at JAC
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 83% | 16 min | 3,484 |
| Delta Air Lines | 82% | 19 min | 2,181 |
| United Airlines | 76% | 23 min | 4,288 |
| American Airlines | 69% | 48 min | 2,317 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at JAC?
- 22% of departures from Jackson Hole Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 25 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from JAC?
- Flights scheduled around 6 p.m. depart on time 87% of the time at JAC, versus 70% around 3 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- What is the worst month for delays at JAC?
- In this dataset, December 2025 was the weakest month at JAC, with 68% of departures on time.
- How often are flights cancelled at JAC?
- 1.5% of scheduled departures from JAC were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 12,280 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.