Best Time to Fly PVD to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Rhode Island Tf Green International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
365 flights were scheduled from Providence (PVD) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 96.3% of those that flew arrived on time, 18.7 points above the US average of 77.6%.
JetBlue was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
April has been the best month (100% on time) and Saturday the weakest day of the week (90%).
3.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
PVD 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 | 96.3% | 59 min | 3.6% | 365 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly PVD to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 457 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 95.8% | 4.9% | 226 |
| 7am–8am | 94.7% | 2.2% | 231 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on PVD 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 | 7 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 15 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 93.1% | -2.9 pts | 7.3% | 109 |
| All other days | 95.9% | — | 1.5% | 326 |
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).