Best Time to Fly JFK to RDU: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → Raleigh-Durham International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 75.2% of New York (JFK) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) flights arrived on time (2,344 scheduled flights). That is 2.5 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Republic Airways led with 77.7% on time and JetBlue was last with 71.3%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (82% on time) and July the worst month (58%).
The cancellation rate was 5.6% (US average 1.8%).
JFK to RDU 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 | 77.7% | 63 min | 5.7% | 1,407 |
| JetBlue | 71.3% | 80 min | 5.4% | 937 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to RDU
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,332 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 86.5% | 5.0% | 140 |
| 7am–8am | 89.5% | 4.8% | 269 |
| 8am–9am | 82.5% | 2.4% | 369 |
| 9am–10am | 79.0% | 0.7% | 269 |
| 10am–11am | 86.2% | 2.8% | 424 |
| 11am–12pm | 94.1% | 0.8% | 120 |
| 12pm–1pm | 87.0% | 3.0% | 526 |
| 1pm–2pm | 72.4% | 0.6% | 177 |
| 2pm–3pm | 73.8% | 1.9% | 573 |
| 3pm–4pm | 73.4% | 4.8% | 412 |
| 4pm–5pm | 82.1% | 1.7% | 176 |
| 5pm–6pm | 70.1% | 8.0% | 386 |
| 6pm–7pm | 61.7% | 7.2% | 153 |
| 7pm–8pm | 78.9% | 4.0% | 227 |
| 8pm–9pm | 59.1% | 8.1% | 307 |
| 9pm–10pm | 69.0% | 7.1% | 677 |
| 10pm–11pm | 68.2% | 11.3% | 124 |
| 11pm–12am | Limited data | 3 | |
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 RDU
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) | 78.1% | -1.7 pts | 0.7% | 147 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 69.5% | -10.2 pts | 3.2% | 217 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.1% | -15.6 pts | 12.6% | 892 |
| All other days | 79.8% | — | 2.8% | 4,076 |
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).