Jacksonville (JAX) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying JAX to JFK isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 87% of the time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.6%
- Flights/day
- 3.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 829 mi
Best airline from JAX to JFK
4 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 87% | 12 min | 1.9% | 313 |
| Endeavor Air | 85% | 10 min | 5.7% | 229 |
| JetBlue Airways | 76% | 21 min | 3.9% | 1,807 |
| Delta Air Lines | 66% | 41 min | 2.9% | 623 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JAX to JFK
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 27 min |
| Friday | 77% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 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 aircraft36%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JAX to JFK delayed?
- 25% of JAX–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 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JAX to JFK?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 313 flights. 4 airlines flew JAX–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JAX to JFK?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (54%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JAX to JFK?
- The scheduled JAX–JFK flight time averages 2h 24m over 829 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are JAX 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.
- What is the worst month to fly from JAX to JFK?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,972 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.