Phoenix (PHX) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Phoenix (PHX) to New York (JFK) effectively runs on two schedules. In January 2025, 92% of arrivals were on time; in July 2024 that fell to 64% — a 28-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 79% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 8.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,153 mi
Best airline from PHX to JFK
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Linesmost reliable | 85% | 15 min | 2.3% | 1,818 |
| American Airlines | 77% | 17 min | 1.7% | 2,751 |
| JetBlue Airways | 74% | 27 min | 2.1% | 1,065 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PHX to JFK
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (96% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 20 min |
| Fridaybest | 81% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 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 aircraft35%
- Airline operations43%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PHX to JFK delayed?
- 21% of PHX–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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PHX to JFK?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 1,818 flights. 3 airlines flew PHX–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PHX to JFK?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (96% on-time), while departures around 10 a.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 PHX to JFK?
- The scheduled PHX–JFK flight time averages 4h 51m over 2,153 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are PHX to JFK flights cancelled?
- 2% 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 PHX to JFK?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 64% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,634 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.