JetBlue vs Republic: On-Time Performance Compared
Last 12 months · Aug 2025 – Jul 2026
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Republic was more punctual than JetBlue over the last 12 months: 78.7% of its flights arrived on time, against 72.3%.
JetBlue cancelled fewer flights (3.1% vs 4.1%), and late flights averaged 75 minutes late on JetBlue vs 72 on Republic.
On the 58 routes both airlines fly regularly, JetBlue had the better on-time record on 13 and Republic on 45.
JetBlue vs Republic: key numbers
Last 12 months, all flights each airline operated.
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On-time arrivals
On-time departures
Cancelled
Diverted
| Measure | JetBlue | Republic |
|---|---|---|
| On-time arrivals | 72.3% | 78.7% |
| On-time departures | 73.3% | 81.3% |
| Avg delay when late | 75 min | 72 min |
| Cancelled | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Diverted | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Scheduled flights | 237,090 | 363,168 |
Monthly on-time trend: JetBlue vs Republic
On-time arrival % each month, last 24 months.
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What delays each airline
Share of each airline’s reported delay minutes by cause, last 12 months.
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Airline (carrier)
Weather
Air traffic system (NAS)
Security
Late-arriving aircraft
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