San Juan (SJU) to Providence (PVD): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
San Juan (SJU) to Providence (PVD) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 334 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 71% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Flights/day
- 0.92
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,636 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from SJU to PVD
Aim for departures around 5 p.m. (81% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 16 min |
| Tuesday | 70% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 82% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 71% | 19 min |
| Friday | 74% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 67% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 62% | 22 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft47%
- Airline operations41%
- National airspace system12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from SJU to PVD delayed?
- 29% of SJU–PVD 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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from SJU to PVD?
- Departures around 5 p.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from SJU to PVD?
- The scheduled SJU–PVD flight time averages 4h 1m over 1,636 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are SJU to PVD flights cancelled?
- 1.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from SJU to PVD?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 55% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2025 at 88%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 550 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.