Best Time to Fly PSP to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Palm Springs International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 65.4% of Palm Springs (PSP) to New York (JFK) flights arrived on time (223 scheduled flights). That is 12.2 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 66.7%, while Alaska Airlines trailed at 65.1%.
November has been the best month (82% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (50%).
5.8% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PSP 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 | 66.7% | 157 min | 10.0% | 40 |
| Alaska Airlines | 65.1% | 63 min | 4.9% | 183 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PSP to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 398 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 16 | |
| 1pm–2pm | 93.6% | 0.0% | 47 |
| 2pm–3pm | 61.2% | 3.9% | 332 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PSP 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) | Limited data | 13 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 64.7% | -1.0 pts | 8.1% | 37 |
| All other days | 65.7% | — | 3.2% | 348 |
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).