Best Time to Fly BUR to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Bob Hope → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 71.4% of Burbank (BUR) to New York (JFK) flights arrived on time (180 scheduled flights). That is 6.2 points below the national average of 77.6%.
JetBlue was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (72% on time) and June the worst month (54%).
The cancellation rate was 6.1% (US average 1.8%).
BUR 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 | 71.4% | 114 min | 6.1% | 180 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly BUR to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 360 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9pm–10pm | 59.8% | 5.0% | 360 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on BUR to JFK
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 53.2% | -9.7 pts | 11.3% | 124 |
| All other days | 62.9% | — | 1.7% | 236 |
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).