Aguadilla (BQN) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Aguadilla (BQN) to New York (JFK) effectively runs on two schedules. In July 2025, 95% of arrivals were on time; in July 2026 that fell to 55% — a 40-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 82% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 57m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,576 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BQN to JFK
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 14 min |
| Fridaybest | 88% | 10 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft51%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather1%
- Security6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BQN to JFK delayed?
- 18% of BQN–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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BQN to JFK?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BQN to JFK?
- The scheduled BQN–JFK flight time averages 3h 57m over 1,576 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are BQN to JFK flights cancelled?
- 2.1% 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 BQN to JFK?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was July 2025 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,169 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.