Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying RDU to JFK isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 78% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 6.5
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 46m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 427 mi
Best airline from RDU to JFK
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 82% | 17 min | 4.7% | 1,034 |
| Republic Airways | 78% | 17 min | 3.8% | 2,744 |
| JetBlue Airways | 75% | 19 min | 3.2% | 1,835 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from RDU to JFK
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 84% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 20 min |
| Friday | 77% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system33%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from RDU to JFK delayed?
- 22% of RDU–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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from RDU to JFK?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 1,034 flights. 3 airlines flew RDU–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from RDU to JFK?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from RDU to JFK?
- The scheduled RDU–JFK flight time averages 1h 46m over 427 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are RDU to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.8% 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 is the worst month to fly from RDU to JFK?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 20-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 5,628 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.