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New York (JFK) to Valparaiso (VPS): On-Time Performance

Data through July 2026

New York (JFK) to Valparaiso (VPS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 107 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 88% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.7% of scheduled flights never departed.

On-time
88%
arrived <15 min late
Avg delay
7 min
completed flights
Cancelled
3.7%
Flights/day
0.29
last 12 months
Duration
3h 6m
scheduled
Distance
1,001 mi

Best time to fly from JFK to VPS

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Monday90%5 min
Thursday86%3 min
Fridaybest91%3 min
Saturday85%21 min
Sunday90%4 min

Frequently asked questions

How often are flights from JFK to VPS delayed?
12% of JFK–VPS 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 7 minutes.
How long is the flight from JFK to VPS?
The scheduled JFK–VPS flight time averages 3h 6m over 1,001 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 12% of the time.
How often are JFK to VPS flights cancelled?
3.7% 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.

Based on 107 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.