New York (JFK) to Providence (PVD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New York (JFK) to Providence (PVD) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2026, 90% of arrivals were on time; in May 2025 that fell to 48% — a 42-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 65% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 65%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 13m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 144 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to PVD
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 65% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 70% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 61% | 29 min |
| Friday | 66% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 48% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system16%
- Weather5%
- Security1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to PVD delayed?
- 35% of JFK–PVD 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 22 minutes.
- How long is the flight from JFK to PVD?
- The scheduled JFK–PVD flight time averages 1h 13m over 144 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 35% of the time.
- How often are JFK to PVD 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 PVD?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 48% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-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.