New York (JFK) to Columbus (CMH): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying JFK to CMH isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.4% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.4%
- Flights/day
- 4.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 2m
- 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 (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 17 min |
| Friday | 79% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 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 aircraft37%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather9%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07. 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 (68%). 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 2m 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?
- 3.4% 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 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 3,516 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.