JFK Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 90%, arrivals slightly better at 97%. Early morning flights ran 56 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 85%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from JFK. 90% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 85%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 29%. That is a 56-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is 21 miles away and running 96% today. If your route is available from both airports, EWR is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at JFK
Singapore Airlines is the most reliable carrier at JFK with 56% on-time. Condor runs 0%. That is a 56-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
JFK Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 56-point swing at JFK. The early morning block runs at 85%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 74%. Hit 26% around 7pm, peaked at 100% around 5am. Currently at 90%, recovered past the morning. A 74-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 10 points better on departures (56% vs 46%). Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Fri the best.
The Bigger Picture
JFK has been bouncing between 30% and 82%. Best day was May 9 at 82%. Worst was Jul 6 at 30%. The norm is 55-61%, which is just how JFK runs. Today's 90% is a good day by JFK standards.
About JFK Delays
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is currently running on time with 90% on-time departures and 97% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
John F. Kennedy International Airport has averaged 56% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
John F. Kennedy International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include LGA (LaGuardia Airport), EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport) and HPN (Westchester County Airport). When JFK is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.