New York (JFK) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on JFK–RDU: 4.5% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 77% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Endeavor Air has been the safer pick, arriving on time 82% of the time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.5%
- Flights/day
- 6.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 53m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 427 mi
Best airline from JFK to RDU
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 82% | 16 min | 3.9% | 875 |
| Republic Airways | 79% | 14 min | 5.1% | 2,804 |
| JetBlue Airways | 70% | 23 min | 3.9% | 1,966 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to RDU
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (60%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 82% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 17 min |
| Friday | 74% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 22 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system25%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to RDU delayed?
- 24% of JFK–RDU 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to RDU?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 875 flights. 3 airlines flew JFK–RDU frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to RDU?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (60%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to RDU?
- The scheduled JFK–RDU flight time averages 1h 53m over 427 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are JFK to RDU flights cancelled?
- 4.5% 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 RDU?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 50% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,673 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.