Palm Springs (PSP) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Palm Springs (PSP) to New York (JFK) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 223 departures over the past year, roughly 4 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 65% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.5% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 65%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.61
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 12m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,378 mi
Best airline from PSP to JFK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 67% | 20 min | 3.0% | 338 |
| Delta Air Lines | 59% | 47 min | 6.7% | 60 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PSP to JFK
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 19 min |
| Tuesday | 71% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 37 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 21 min |
| Fridaybest | 73% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 63% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 49% | 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 aircraft19%
- Airline operations31%
- National airspace system45%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PSP to JFK delayed?
- 35% of PSP–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 PSP to JFK?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 67%, based on 338 flights. 2 airlines flew PSP–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- How long is the flight from PSP to JFK?
- The scheduled PSP–JFK flight time averages 5h 12m over 2,378 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 35% of the time.
- How often are PSP to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.5% 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 is the worst month to fly from PSP to JFK?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 49% of arrivals on time. The best was November 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 398 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.