Atlanta (ATL) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to New York (JFK) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 87% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 59% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 63%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 12
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 760 mi
Best airline from ATL to JFK
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 77% | 18 min | 1.2% | 5,103 |
| JetBlue Airways | 71% | 27 min | 3.8% | 2,305 |
| Frontier Airlines | 67% | 28 min | 2.4% | 1,145 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to JFK
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 20 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 21 min |
| Friday | 73% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 26 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations39%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to JFK delayed?
- 26% of ATL–JFK flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to JFK?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 77%, based on 5,103 flights. 3 airlines flew ATL–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to JFK?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to JFK?
- The scheduled ATL–JFK flight time averages 2h 23m over 760 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are ATL to JFK flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to JFK?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 59% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 8,553 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.