New York (JFK) to Palm Springs (PSP): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New York (JFK) to Palm Springs (PSP) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 222 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 85% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.61
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 6h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,378 mi
Best airline from JFK to PSP
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 9 min | 2.7% | 337 |
| Delta Air Lines | 78% | 15 min | 3.3% | 60 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to PSP
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 88% | 5 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 5 min |
| Wednesday | 87% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 9 min |
| Friday | 87% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 13 min |
| Sundaybest | 92% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft4%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system42%
- Weather15%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to PSP delayed?
- 15% of JFK–PSP 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 10 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to PSP?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 337 flights. 2 airlines flew JFK–PSP frequently enough to compare in this period.
- How long is the flight from JFK to PSP?
- The scheduled JFK–PSP flight time averages 6h 13m over 2,378 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are JFK to PSP flights cancelled?
- 2.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from JFK to PSP?
- February 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 397 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.