San Juan (SJU) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on SJU–JFK. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 90% of the time, but July 2025 dropped to 71% — a gap of 18 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 72%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.7%
- Flights/day
- 10
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 7m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,598 mi
Best airline from SJU 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 | 89% | 10 min | 1.2% | 2,208 |
| JetBlue Airways | 78% | 20 min | 2.0% | 4,540 |
| Frontier Airlines | 73% | 18 min | 1.4% | 1,093 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SJU to JFK
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (93% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 20 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 16 min |
| Friday | 82% | 15 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 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 aircraft40%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SJU to JFK delayed?
- 20% of SJU–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 SJU to JFK?
- Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 2,208 flights. 3 airlines flew SJU–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SJU to JFK?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (93% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SJU to JFK?
- The scheduled SJU–JFK flight time averages 4h 7m over 1,598 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are SJU to JFK flights cancelled?
- 1.7% 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 SJU to JFK?
- July 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 18-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,841 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.