West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to New York (JFK) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 86% of arrivals were on time; in June 2025 that fell to 52% — a 34-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 59%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 6.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 49m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,028 mi
Best airline from PBI to JFK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 75% | 20 min | 2.5% | 2,972 |
| Delta Air Lines | 67% | 32 min | 3.4% | 1,458 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PBI to JFK
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 76% | 23 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 29 min |
| Friday | 74% | 23 min |
| Saturdaybest | 79% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 30 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 system21%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PBI to JFK delayed?
- 28% of PBI–JFK 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PBI to JFK?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 75%, based on 2,972 flights. 2 airlines flew PBI–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PBI to JFK?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PBI to JFK?
- The scheduled PBI–JFK flight time averages 2h 49m over 1,028 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are PBI to JFK 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 PBI to JFK?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 86%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,430 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.