Best Time to Fly PHX to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Phoenix Sky Harbor International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,033 flights were scheduled from Phoenix (PHX) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 80.0% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.3 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 86.8% on time and JetBlue was last with 74.0%.
Over 24 months, Friday was the most reliable day (83% on time) and July the worst month (73%).
The cancellation rate was 3.1% (US average 1.8%).
PHX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 86.8% | 90 min | 3.5% | 918 |
| American Airlines | 78.0% | 74 min | 2.5% | 1,584 |
| JetBlue | 74.0% | 71 min | 4.3% | 531 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PHX to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 5,753 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12am–1am | Limited data | 17 | |
| 5am–6am | 94.4% | 1.8% | 55 |
| 6am–7am | 91.4% | 3.2% | 598 |
| 7am–8am | 91.0% | 3.0% | 301 |
| 8am–9am | 82.3% | 0.9% | 317 |
| 9am–10am | 83.3% | 1.2% | 331 |
| 10am–11am | 56.9% | 1.7% | 59 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.3% | 1.7% | 350 |
| 12pm–1pm | 71.3% | 1.7% | 717 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.2% | 2.8% | 358 |
| 2pm–3pm | 64.0% | 1.1% | 87 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.0% | 1.6% | 494 |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.8% | 5.3% | 264 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 15 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 80.0% | 1.0% | 401 |
| 10pm–11pm | 87.1% | 1.6% | 488 |
| 11pm–12am | 82.0% | 2.2% | 901 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PHX 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) | 88.8% | +8.2 pts | 1.8% | 109 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.5% | -4.1 pts | 3.8% | 239 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.3% | -4.3 pts | 4.6% | 906 |
| All other days | 80.6% | — | 1.5% | 4,499 |
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).