New York (JFK) to Ponce (PSE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New York (JFK) to Ponce (PSE) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 102 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 52% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 6.3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 52%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 34 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.28
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,617 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to PSE
Aim for departures around 9 p.m. (59% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (49%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 45% | 31 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 74% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 54% | 37 min |
| Thursday | 52% | 28 min |
| Friday | 55% | 30 min |
| Saturday | 36% | 47 min |
| Sunday | 53% | 41 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 operations42%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather3%
- Security2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to PSE delayed?
- 48% of JFK–PSE 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 34 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to PSE?
- Departures around 9 p.m. have the best record (59% on-time), while departures around 8 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 PSE?
- The scheduled JFK–PSE flight time averages 4h 11m over 1,617 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 48% of the time.
- How often are JFK to PSE flights cancelled?
- 6.3% 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 day of the week is most reliable for JFK to PSE?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 74% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 36%.
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Based on 221 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.