Hartford (BDL) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on BDL–JFK: 3.1% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 92% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 92%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 7 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 106 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BDL to JFK
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 92% | 3 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 97% | 2 min |
| Wednesday | 92% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 92% | 10 min |
| Friday | 88% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 95% | 3 min |
| Sunday | 87% | 5 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Airline operations80%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BDL to JFK delayed?
- 8% of BDL–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 7 minutes.
- How long is the flight from BDL to JFK?
- The scheduled BDL–JFK flight time averages 1h 3m over 106 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 8% of the time.
- How often are BDL to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from BDL to JFK?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 80% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 20-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 457 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.