Best Time to Fly DAB to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Daytona Beach International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
240 flights were scheduled from Daytona Beach (DAB) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 85.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 7.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
JetBlue was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
May has been the best month (94% on time) and Friday the weakest day of the week (71%).
5.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
DAB to JFK on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 85.5% | 86 min | 5.0% | 240 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DAB to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 240 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | 88.1% | 7.8% | 64 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.4% | 4.2% | 167 |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 4 | |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 3 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DAB to JFK
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 15 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 88.1% | +0.9 pts | 10.6% | 47 |
| All other days | 87.2% | — | 3.4% | 178 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).