Hyannis (HYA) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Hyannis (HYA) to New York (JFK) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 111 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 63% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 5.3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 63%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 53 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.30
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 9m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 196 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from HYA to JFK
Aim for departures around 10 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 59% | 44 min |
| Tuesday | 66% | 29 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 67% | 73 min |
| Thursday | 61% | 36 min |
| Friday | 63% | 76 min |
| Saturday | 62% | 73 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 40 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system40%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HYA to JFK delayed?
- 37% of HYA–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 53 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from HYA to JFK?
- Departures around 10 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from HYA to JFK?
- The scheduled HYA–JFK flight time averages 1h 9m over 196 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 37% of the time.
- How often are HYA to JFK flights cancelled?
- 5.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
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Based on 206 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.