Bozeman (BZN) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Bozeman (BZN) to New York (JFK) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 113 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 62% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.6% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 62%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 47 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.31
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 25m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,902 mi
Best airline from BZN to JFK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 63% | 47 min | 4.2% | 189 |
| Delta Air Lines | 60% | 45 min | 1.6% | 64 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BZN to JFK
Departure time makes little difference on this route — on-time rates stay within a few points across the day.
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 67% | 72 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 100% | 0 min |
| Thursday | 63% | 29 min |
| Friday | 65% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 61% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 56% | 66 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft25%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system34%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BZN to JFK delayed?
- 38% of BZN–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 47 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BZN to JFK?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 63%, based on 189 flights. 2 airlines flew BZN–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BZN to JFK?
- Departures around 3 p.m. have the best record (63% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BZN to JFK?
- The scheduled BZN–JFK flight time averages 4h 25m over 1,902 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 38% of the time.
- How often are BZN to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.6% 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.
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Based on 253 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.