Best Time to Fly JFK to DAB: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → Daytona Beach International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 86.7% of New York (JFK) to Daytona Beach (DAB) flights arrived on time (240 scheduled flights). That is 9.1 points above the national average of 77.6%.
JetBlue was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (94% on time) and March the worst month (83%).
The cancellation rate was 5.4% (US average 1.8%).
JFK to DAB 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 | 86.7% | 58 min | 5.4% | 240 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to DAB
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 240 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 90.2% | 7.3% | 55 |
| 7am–8am | 85.8% | 5.5% | 165 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 15 | |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 11am–12pm | 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 JFK to DAB
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) | 85.7% | -3.7 pts | 10.6% | 47 |
| All other days | 89.4% | — | 3.9% | 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).