Best Time to Fly PIT to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Pittsburgh International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,764 flights were scheduled from Pittsburgh (PIT) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 86.7% of those that flew arrived on time, 9.1 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 87.5%, while JetBlue trailed at 84.4%.
October has been the best month (92% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (84%).
4.1% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PIT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 87.5% | 74 min | 3.1% | 1,310 |
| JetBlue | 84.4% | 84 min | 6.8% | 454 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PIT to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,454 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 97.0% | 2.9% | 103 |
| 6am–7am | 90.2% | 4.2% | 500 |
| 7am–8am | 92.1% | 2.0% | 817 |
| 8am–9am | 90.7% | 2.6% | 155 |
| 9am–10am | 89.7% | 1.8% | 386 |
| 10am–11am | 94.2% | 1.9% | 53 |
| 11am–12pm | 85.7% | 1.9% | 313 |
| 12pm–1pm | 81.0% | 3.9% | 358 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 8 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 65.0% | 0.0% | 40 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.2% | 4.5% | 223 |
| 6pm–7pm | 73.9% | 2.6% | 271 |
| 7pm–8pm | 79.9% | 6.6% | 213 |
| 8pm–9pm | Limited data | 2 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PIT 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) | 88.2% | +1.4 pts | 2.9% | 70 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.2% | -11.6 pts | 2.9% | 104 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 84.7% | -2.1 pts | 6.8% | 620 |
| All other days | 86.8% | — | 2.1% | 2,660 |
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).