Los Angeles, CA → New York, NY flight delays
LAX → JFK · all airlines · 855 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
14%of the time, by +70 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
86%
Delayed 3h+
1.1%
Cancelled
0.5%
Avg when late
+70m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Monday
delayed 8%
Worst
Thursday
delayed 17%
Which airline is most punctual on LAX → JFK?
Americandelayed 13%
JetBluedelayed 13%
Deltadelayed 15%
Frequently asked
How often is the Los Angeles, CA to New York, NY flight delayed?
About 14% of LAX → JFK flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 70 minutes when they do, based on 855 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on LAX → JFK?
American, delayed 13% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly LAX → JFK?
Monday is the most on-time (delayed 8%), while Thursday is the worst (delayed 17%).
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