Best Time to Fly PBI to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Palm Beach International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
2,206 flights were scheduled from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 74.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 3.4 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, JetBlue led with 77.5% on time and Delta Air Lines was last with 67.5%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (78% on time) and July the worst month (63%).
The cancellation rate was 4.2% (US average 1.8%).
PBI 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 | 77.5% | 81 min | 3.9% | 1,477 |
| Delta Air Lines | 67.5% | 97 min | 4.7% | 729 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PBI to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 4,436 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 20 | |
| 6am–7am | 91.8% | 3.3% | 393 |
| 7am–8am | 94.1% | 0.5% | 203 |
| 8am–9am | 89.9% | 1.6% | 242 |
| 9am–10am | 85.6% | 1.3% | 225 |
| 10am–11am | 78.8% | 2.8% | 318 |
| 11am–12pm | 73.0% | 1.6% | 673 |
| 12pm–1pm | 71.8% | 3.3% | 420 |
| 1pm–2pm | 71.5% | 2.8% | 250 |
| 2pm–3pm | 72.4% | 5.0% | 141 |
| 3pm–4pm | 66.3% | 2.0% | 98 |
| 4pm–5pm | 70.7% | 4.9% | 61 |
| 5pm–6pm | 59.8% | 1.9% | 104 |
| 6pm–7pm | 62.7% | 3.9% | 381 |
| 7pm–8pm | 57.8% | 5.1% | 708 |
| 8pm–9pm | 57.6% | 5.7% | 175 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 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 PBI 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) | 76.9% | +1.8 pts | 3.7% | 108 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 66.4% | -8.7 pts | 1.8% | 225 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.0% | -11.1 pts | 8.5% | 624 |
| All other days | 75.1% | — | 2.2% | 3,479 |
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).