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We rank real flight numbers by how often they flew and arrived on time over the last 12 months, adjusted for your travel month and departure time, then check nearby airports and calmer connections. US airlines and airports.

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

Check PIT to JFK fares

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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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. #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

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  7. #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

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  8. #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%).

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