New York (JFK) to Pittsburgh (PIT): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying JFK to PIT isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 78% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 86% of the time.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.1%
- Flights/day
- 4.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 48m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 340 mi
Best airline from JFK to PIT
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 86% | 13 min | 3.4% | 378 |
| Republic Airways | 80% | 17 min | 4.1% | 2,533 |
| JetBlue Airways | 66% | 29 min | 4.9% | 486 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to PIT
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 83% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 20 min |
| Friday | 79% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 22 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 operations25%
- National airspace system22%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to PIT delayed?
- 22% of JFK–PIT 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 PIT?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 378 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 (90% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (54%). 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 48m over 340 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are JFK to PIT flights cancelled?
- 4.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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 3,456 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.