Best Time to Fly JFK to CMH: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → John Glenn Columbus International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,600 flights were scheduled from New York (JFK) to Columbus (CMH) in the last 12 months, and 79.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
November has been the best month (88% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (75%).
4.7% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
JFK to CMH 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 | 79.3% | 77 min | 4.7% | 1,600 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to CMH
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,361 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am–9am | 93.1% | 0.0% | 101 |
| 9am–10am | 86.0% | 1.5% | 742 |
| 10am–11am | 84.5% | 1.8% | 171 |
| 11am–12pm | 92.3% | 0.6% | 171 |
| 12pm–1pm | 88.1% | 0.0% | 59 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.1% | 4.3% | 184 |
| 3pm–4pm | 76.5% | 4.3% | 971 |
| 4pm–5pm | 83.0% | 1.6% | 191 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.8% | 0.0% | 65 |
| 7pm–8pm | 81.2% | 2.3% | 88 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.8% | 6.7% | 477 |
| 9pm–10pm | 74.0% | 11.5% | 139 |
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 CMH
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) | 92.1% | +10.5 pts | 0.0% | 63 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 74.0% | -7.5 pts | 0.0% | 104 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 72.7% | -8.9 pts | 9.6% | 572 |
| All other days | 81.6% | — | 2.4% | 2,622 |
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).