Best Time to Fly DTW to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Detroit Metro Wayne County → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,222 flights were scheduled from Detroit (DTW) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 82.5% of those that flew arrived on time, 4.9 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, JetBlue led with 85.3% on time and Delta Air Lines was last with 81.0%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (85% on time) and January the worst month (68%).
The cancellation rate was 3.6% (US average 1.8%).
DTW 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 | 85.3% | 67 min | 4.9% | 445 |
| Delta Air Lines | 81.0% | 85 min | 2.8% | 777 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly DTW to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,244 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6am–7am | 85.8% | 4.3% | 464 |
| 7am–8am | 88.6% | 0.7% | 142 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 10am–11am | 90.1% | 1.3% | 460 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.4% | 0.0% | 45 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 12 | |
| 3pm–4pm | 76.9% | 1.9% | 53 |
| 4pm–5pm | 74.4% | 2.8% | 619 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 7 | |
| 7pm–8pm | 70.0% | 3.2% | 31 |
| 8pm–9pm | 63.2% | 6.6% | 61 |
| 9pm–10pm | 75.4% | 2.6% | 346 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on DTW to JFK
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 61.8% | -21.8 pts | 1.8% | 57 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 72.9% | -10.8 pts | 4.8% | 62 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.4% | -8.2 pts | 6.6% | 485 |
| All other days | 83.6% | — | 1.5% | 1,640 |
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).