New York, NY → Los Angeles, CA flight delays
JFK → LAX · all airlines · 855 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
19%of the time, by +51 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
81%
Delayed 3h+
0.7%
Cancelled
0.4%
Avg when late
+51m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Thursday
delayed 13%
Worst
Friday
delayed 26%
Which airline is most punctual on JFK → LAX?
Americandelayed 15%
Deltadelayed 19%
JetBluedelayed 23%
Frequently asked
How often is the New York, NY to Los Angeles, CA flight delayed?
About 19% of JFK → LAX flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 51 minutes when they do, based on 855 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on JFK → LAX?
American, delayed 15% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly JFK → LAX?
Thursday is the most on-time (delayed 13%), while Friday is the worst (delayed 26%).
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