Hyannis (HYA) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Hyannis (HYA) to New York (JFK) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 112 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 64% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 6.1% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 64%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 51 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.1%
- Flights/day
- 0.31
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 10m
- 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 | 62% | 45 min |
| Tuesday | 62% | 36 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 67 min |
| Thursday | 60% | 38 min |
| Fridaybest | 72% | 66 min |
| Saturday | 61% | 77 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system42%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from HYA to JFK delayed?
- 36% of HYA–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 51 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 10m over 196 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 36% of the time.
- How often are HYA to JFK flights cancelled?
- 6.1% 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.
- What day of the week is most reliable for HYA to JFK?
- Friday flights have the best record at 72% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Thursday trails at 60%.
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Based on 213 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.