Route on-time record

LAX to JFK: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport). 10,337 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 79% arrived within 15 minutes and 2.0% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Delta 915 at 11:55 PM.

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LAX → JFK

Los Angeles to New York: 10,337 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

79%

Cancelled

2.0%

avg delay 21 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

86% on time vs 69% noon to 3 PM

Most reliable airline

Delta

79% chance on time

Check LAX to JFK fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $156 (American 274 on 2026-11-11). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

#1 · Delta 915
11:55 PM → 8:25 AM5h 31m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
89%
Cancelled
1.5%
Avg arrival delay
9 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (332 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 332 flights
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#2 · JetBlue 124
9:37 AM → 6:10 PM5h 33m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
91%
Cancelled
1.3%
Avg arrival delay
6 min
- Arrived on time 91% of the time (151 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Moderate track record · 151 flights
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#3 · American 2
7:00 AM → 3:29 PM5h 29m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
87%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
1.7%
Avg arrival delay
19 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (347 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 69%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Strong track record · 347 flights
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#4 · Delta 934
6:00 AM → 2:22 PM5h 30m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
86%
chance on time
On time (history)
88%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 88% of the time (358 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 69%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Strong track record · 358 flights
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#5 · Delta 979
7:00 AM → 3:22 PM5h 22m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
85%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (349 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 69%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Strong track record · 349 flights
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#6 · American 10
9:15 PM → 5:39 AM5h 24m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
87%
Cancelled
2.2%
Avg arrival delay
11 min
- Arrived on time 87% of the time (351 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Strong track record · 351 flights
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#7 · American 118
6:00 AM → 2:32 PM5h 32m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
On time (history)
86%
Cancelled
3.0%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 86% of the time (350 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.0% of the time (11 of 363).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 69%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
Strong track record · 350 flights
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#8 · JetBlue 1024
10:35 PM → 7:14 AM5h 39m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
85%
Cancelled
0.8%
Avg arrival delay
12 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (124 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
- 60% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
Moderate track record · 124 flights
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#9 · Delta 960
9:30 PM → 6:00 AM5h 20m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
83%
Cancelled
1.6%
Avg arrival delay
15 min
- Arrived on time 83% of the time (358 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Departs inside LAX's trouble window: 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.
Strong track record · 358 flights
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#10 · JetBlue 2824
8:00 AM → 4:17 PM5h 19m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-20.
82%
chance on time
On time (history)
84%
Cancelled
1.9%
Avg arrival delay
10 min
- Arrived on time 84% of the time (202 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 86% on time; Noon to 3 PM: 69%).
- Departs outside LAX's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 53% of its 15 ground stops and delay programs started).
- Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
Strong track record · 202 flights
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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

Delta Air Lines79%
3,356 flights · 81% on time as flown · 1.8% cancel
JetBlue76%
3,507 flights · 78% on time as flown · 2.2% cancel
American Airlines75%
3,242 flights · 77% on time as flown · 2.0% cancel
Frontier Airlines75%
232 flights · 75% on time as flown · 1.0% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

Before 9 AM86%
2,549 flights · avg delay 19 min
9 AM to noon74%
2,232 flights · avg delay 25 min
Noon to 3 PM69%
1,646 flights · avg delay 27 min
3 to 6 PM78%
1,084 flights · avg delay 20 min
6 to 9 PM83%
500 flights · avg delay 13 min
After 9 PM82%
2,326 flights · avg delay 15 min

Best day: Tuesday (82%). Worst: Sunday (77%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

What delays this route

Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)40%
Late-arriving aircraft35%
Air traffic control and airport volume25%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

LAX to JFK questions

What time of day is best to fly LAX to JFK?: Before 9 AM: 86% of flights arrived on time, against 69% for departures noon to 3 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from LAX to JFK?: Delta, with a season-adjusted 79% chance of operating and arriving on time over 3,356 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on LAX to JFK?: July (69% on time); the best was November (86%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?: No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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