Ponce (PSE) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Ponce (PSE) to New York (JFK) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 102 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 6.8% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.28
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,617 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PSE to JFK
Departure time makes little difference on this route — on-time rates stay within a few points across the day.
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 8 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 92% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 67% | 20 min |
| Friday | 84% | 6 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 55% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft86%
- Airline operations5%
- National airspace system9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PSE to JFK delayed?
- 23% of PSE–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 14 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PSE to JFK?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 3 a.m. have the worst (76%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PSE to JFK?
- The scheduled PSE–JFK flight time averages 4h 3m over 1,617 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are PSE to JFK flights cancelled?
- 6.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What day of the week is most reliable for PSE to JFK?
- Friday flights have the best record at 84% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 55%.
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Based on 221 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.