New York (JFK) to Pittsburgh (PIT): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying JFK to PIT isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 87% of the time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.6%
- Flights/day
- 4.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 340 mi
Best airline from JFK to PIT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 87% | 12 min | 3.4% | 319 |
| Republic Airways | 79% | 18 min | 4.5% | 2,686 |
| JetBlue Airways | 64% | 30 min | 5.9% | 547 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to PIT
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 18 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 21 min |
| Friday | 77% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to PIT delayed?
- 23% of JFK–PIT 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to PIT?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 319 flights. 3 airlines flew JFK–PIT frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to PIT?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (49%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to PIT?
- The scheduled JFK–PIT flight time averages 1h 49m over 340 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are JFK to PIT flights cancelled?
- 4.6% 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 JFK to PIT?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 53% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,611 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.