New York, NY → San Diego, CA flight delays
JFK → SAN · all airlines · 206 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
15%of the time, by +44 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
85%
Delayed 3h+
0%
Cancelled
0%
Avg when late
+44m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 7%
Worst
Friday
delayed 21%
Which airline is most punctual on JFK → SAN?
Alaskadelayed 10%
JetBluedelayed 13%
Deltadelayed 18%
Frequently asked
How often is the New York, NY to San Diego, CA flight delayed?
About 15% of JFK → SAN flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 44 minutes when they do, based on 206 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on JFK → SAN?
Alaska, delayed 10% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly JFK → SAN?
Tuesday is the most on-time (delayed 7%), while Friday is the worst (delayed 21%).
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