White Plains (HPN) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
White Plains (HPN) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 93% of arrivals were on time; in December 2025 that fell to 60% — a 32-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 75% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (83% vs 70%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Flights/day
- 4.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,056 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HPN to PBI
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 15 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 21 min |
| Friday | 71% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 35 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system27%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HPN to PBI delayed?
- 25% of HPN–PBI 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 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HPN to PBI?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HPN to PBI?
- The scheduled HPN–PBI flight time averages 2h 54m over 1,056 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are HPN to PBI flights cancelled?
- 1.9% 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 HPN to PBI?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,344 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.