New York (JFK) to Portland (PDX): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on JFK–PDX. November 2024 flights landed on schedule 93% of the time, but December 2025 dropped to 53% — a gap of 40 points. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (84% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Flights/day
- 2.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 6h 16m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,454 mi
Best airline from JFK to PDX
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 74% | 17 min | 1.7% | 1,102 |
| Alaska Airlines | 71% | 21 min | 1.5% | 728 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to PDX
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 76% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 69% | 22 min |
| Friday | 72% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 23 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system37%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to PDX delayed?
- 27% of JFK–PDX 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to PDX?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 1,102 flights. 2 airlines flew JFK–PDX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to PDX?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to PDX?
- The scheduled JFK–PDX flight time averages 6h 16m over 2,454 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are JFK to PDX flights cancelled?
- 1.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from JFK to PDX?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 40-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,830 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.