San Francisco, CA → New York, NY flight delays
SFO → JFK · all airlines · 593 flights · May 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
24%of the time, by +73 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
76%
Delayed 3h+
1.5%
Cancelled
0.7%
Avg when late
+73m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Saturday
delayed 18%
Worst
Tuesday
delayed 29%
Which airline is most punctual on SFO → JFK?
JetBluedelayed 17%
Alaskadelayed 22%
Americandelayed 28%
Deltadelayed 29%
Frequently asked
How often is the San Francisco, CA to New York, NY flight delayed?
About 24% of SFO → JFK flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 73 minutes when they do, based on 593 flights in May 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on SFO → JFK?
JetBlue, delayed 17% of the time — the best of the 4 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly SFO → JFK?
Saturday is the most on-time (delayed 18%), while Tuesday is the worst (delayed 29%).
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