New York, NY → San Francisco, CA flight delays
JFK → SFO · all airlines · 543 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
29%of the time, by +54 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
71%
Delayed 3h+
1.3%
Cancelled
0%
Avg when late
+54m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Tuesday
delayed 15%
Worst
Monday
delayed 45%
Which airline is most punctual on JFK → SFO?
Alaskadelayed 19%
JetBluedelayed 22%
Americandelayed 29%
Deltadelayed 41%
Frequently asked
How often is the New York, NY to San Francisco, CA flight delayed?
About 29% of JFK → SFO flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 54 minutes when they do, based on 543 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on JFK → SFO?
Alaska, delayed 19% of the time — the best of the 4 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly JFK → SFO?
Tuesday is the most on-time (delayed 15%), while Monday is the worst (delayed 45%).
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