Pittsburgh (PIT) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying PIT to JFK isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 86% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 86%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 4.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 39m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 340 mi
Best airline from PIT to JFK
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 87% | 10 min | 2.3% | 2,687 |
| JetBlue Airways | 85% | 14 min | 6.8% | 546 |
| Endeavor Air | 81% | 19 min | 3.8% | 317 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PIT to JFK
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 88% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 88% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 84% | 14 min |
| Friday | 85% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 13 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft28%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system37%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PIT to JFK delayed?
- 14% of PIT–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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PIT to JFK?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 2,687 flights. 3 airlines flew PIT–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PIT to JFK?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PIT to JFK?
- The scheduled PIT–JFK flight time averages 1h 39m over 340 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 14% of the time.
- How often are PIT to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3% 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 PIT to JFK?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 74% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 23-point gap is worth planning around.
Explore related pages
More routes from PIT
Other ways to fly to New York (JFK)
Related guides
Based on 3,609 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.