Route on-time record
PIT to JFK: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) to New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport). 1,763 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 87% arrived within 15 minutes and 3.6% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Republic 4587 at 8:31 AM.
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PIT → JFK
Pittsburgh to New York: 1,763 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
87%
Cancelled
3.6%
avg delay 11 min
Best time to leave
Before 9 AM
92% on time vs 75% 6 to 9 PM
Most reliable airline
Republic
85% chance on time
Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $126 (JetBlue 1198 on 2026-11-07). 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 · Republic 4587 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
8:31 AM → 10:15 AM1h 44m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
92%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 94%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 4 min
- Arrived on time 94% of the time (160 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 160 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).
Moderate track record · 160 flights
Find 8:31 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · Republic 5806 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
7:22 AM → 9:00 AM1h 38m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
91%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 96%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 2 min
- Arrived on time 96% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).
- Short track record (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 25 flights
Find 7:22 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · Republic 5785 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
7:13 AM → 8:51 AM1h 38m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-06. Same departure also flew as Republic 5769; its record covers all of them.
90%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 93%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 3 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (60 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Never cancelled in 60 scheduled flights.
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).
Moderate track record · 60 flights
Find 7:13 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#4 · Republic 4479 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
7:55 PM → 9:40 PM1h 45m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-18.
85%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 93%
- Cancelled
- 4.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 3 min
- Arrived on time 93% of the time (42 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 4.5% of the time (2 of 44).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 75% on time; Before 9 AM: 92%).
- Short track record (42 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 42 flights
Find 7:55 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#5 · JetBlue 1198
6:00 AM → 7:34 AM1h 34m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
84%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 89%
- Cancelled
- 6.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 10 min
- Arrived on time 89% of the time (343 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 6.0% of the time (22 of 365).
- Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 92% on time; 6 to 9 PM: 75%).
Strong track record · 343 flights
Find JetBlue 1198 fares Opens this date on Aviasales#6 · Republic 4568 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
9:22 AM → 11:00 AM1h 38m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
82%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 85%
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Avg arrival delay
- 13 min
- Arrived on time 85% of the time (348 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.8% of the time (14 of 364).
Strong track record · 348 flights
Find 9:22 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#7 · Republic 5811 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
11:54 AM → 1:29 PM1h 35m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
81%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 0.0%
- Avg arrival delay
- 10 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (25 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside JFK's trouble window: 66% of its 167 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.
- Short track record (25 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 25 flights
Find 11:54 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#8 · Republic 4401 · sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express
7:34 PM → 9:16 PM1h 42m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.
71%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 62%
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- Avg arrival delay
- 41 min
- Arrived on time 62% of the time (29 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Cancelled 3.3% of the time (1 of 30).
- Leaves in this route's least on-time window (6 to 9 PM: 75% on time; Before 9 AM: 92%).
- Short track record (29 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.
Limited track record · 29 flights
Find 7:34 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales
Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- Republic Airways (sold as American Eagle, Delta Connection or United Express)85%
1,309 flights · 88% on time as flown · 2.8% cancel
- JetBlue80%
454 flights · 85% on time as flown · 5.5% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM92%
883 flights · avg delay 7 min
- 9 AM to noon87%
445 flights · avg delay 10 min
- Noon to 3 PM78%
164 flights · avg delay 17 min
- 6 to 9 PM75%
233 flights · avg delay 18 min
Best day: Tuesday (91%). Worst: Friday (86%).
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)34%
- Air traffic control and airport volume31%
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Severe weather5%
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
PIT to JFK questions
- What time of day is best to fly PIT to JFK?
- Before 9 AM: 92% of flights arrived on time, against 75% for departures 6 to 9 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 PIT to JFK?
- Republic, with a season-adjusted 85% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,309 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 PIT to JFK?
- December (80% on time); the best was October (92%), 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.
More routes from PIT
- JFK to PIT (return)
- PIT to ORD 78%
- PIT to LGA 80%
- PIT to ATL 90%
- PIT to MCO 79%
- PIT to BOS 79%
- PIT to CLT 84%
- PIT to EWR 87%
- PIT to DEN 81%
- PIT to DFW 79%
- PIT to DCA 69%
- PIT to IAD 88%
- PIT to PHL 75%
Live status: FAA delays and ground stops