Best Time to Fly JFK to MSY: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 80.6% of New York (JFK) to New Orleans (MSY) flights arrived on time (1,142 scheduled flights). That is 3.0 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 82.7% on time and JetBlue was last with 78.0%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (87% on time) and February the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 5.1% (US average 1.8%).
JFK to MSY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 82.7% | 75 min | 5.3% | 720 |
| JetBlue | 78.0% | 74 min | 4.8% | 415 |
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 7 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to MSY
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,346 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 88.1% | 1.7% | 60 |
| 7am–8am | 87.7% | 0.6% | 164 |
| 8am–9am | 83.4% | 4.1% | 961 |
| 9am–10am | 79.9% | 6.1% | 148 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 83.9% | 3.0% | 33 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.3% | 6.2% | 48 |
| 2pm–3pm | 60.6% | 1.4% | 72 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.0% | 3.4% | 119 |
| 4pm–5pm | 79.2% | 2.6% | 692 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 78.8% | 8.3% | 36 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 1 | |
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 MSY
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) | 81.8% | -0.6 pts | 2.2% | 45 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.3% | -16.1 pts | 8.9% | 101 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.8% | -8.6 pts | 7.9% | 369 |
| All other days | 82.4% | — | 2.2% | 1,831 |
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).