New York (JFK) to Columbus (CMH): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New York (JFK) to Columbus (CMH) effectively runs on two schedules. In November 2024, 96% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 66% — a 30-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 74%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 4.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 483 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to CMH
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 17 min |
| Friday | 78% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 18 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 operations25%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to CMH delayed?
- 20% of JFK–CMH 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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to CMH?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to CMH?
- The scheduled JFK–CMH flight time averages 2h 1m over 483 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are JFK to CMH flights cancelled?
- 2.8% 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 JFK to CMH?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 30-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,428 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.