New York (JFK) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying JFK to PBI isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 72% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Delta Air Lines has been the safer pick, arriving on time 79% of the time.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 6.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 5m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,028 mi
Best airline from JFK to PBI
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 79% | 16 min | 3.6% | 1,520 |
| JetBlue Airways | 69% | 23 min | 3.0% | 3,070 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to PBI
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 21 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 16 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 25 min |
| Friday | 73% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 30 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft33%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system30%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to PBI delayed?
- 28% of JFK–PBI 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 21 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to PBI?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 1,520 flights. 2 airlines flew JFK–PBI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to PBI?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 7 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to PBI?
- The scheduled JFK–PBI flight time averages 3h 5m over 1,028 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are JFK to PBI flights cancelled?
- 3.2% 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 PBI?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 54% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,590 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.