West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to New York (JFK) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%. JetBlue Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 76% of the time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 76% | 20 min | 2.9% | 3,071 |
| Delta Air Lines | 67% | 33 min | 3.6% | 1,520 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PBI to JFK
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 7 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 24 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 28 min |
| Friday | 74% | 22 min |
| Saturdaybest | 78% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 32 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 operations31%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PBI to JFK delayed?
- 27% of PBI–JFK 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 24 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PBI to JFK?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 3,071 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 (94% on-time), while departures around 7 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 27% of the time.
- How often are PBI to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.1% 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 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 4,591 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.