Columbus (CMH) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Columbus (CMH) to New York (JFK) effectively runs on two schedules. In October 2024, 96% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 69% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 84% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (90% vs 77%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 84%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- Flights/day
- 4.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 483 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from CMH to JFK
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (74%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 10 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 15 min |
| Friday | 82% | 11 min |
| Saturdaybest | 88% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 10 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft18%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system49%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from CMH to JFK delayed?
- 16% of CMH–JFK flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from CMH to JFK?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (74%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from CMH to JFK?
- The scheduled CMH–JFK flight time averages 1h 59m over 483 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 16% of the time.
- How often are CMH to JFK flights cancelled?
- 2.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from CMH to JFK?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 69% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,427 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.