Best Time to Fly JFK to PSP: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → Palm Springs International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
222 flights were scheduled from New York (JFK) to Palm Springs (PSP) in the last 12 months, and 83.8% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.2 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Alaska Airlines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 85.0%, while Delta Air Lines trailed at 78.4%.
April has been the best month (98% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (82%).
4.5% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
JFK to PSP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 85.0% | 58 min | 4.4% | 182 |
| Delta Air Lines | 78.4% | 77 min | 5.0% | 40 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to PSP
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 397 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am–10am | 83.6% | 3.6% | 223 |
| 11am–12pm | 88.2% | 1.7% | 174 |
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 PSP
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) | Limited data | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.3% | -3.1 pts | 5.4% | 37 |
| All other days | 85.5% | — | 2.6% | 347 |
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).