JFK Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 100%, arrivals worse at 84%. Early morning flights ran 36 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from JFK. 100% 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 90%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 54%. That is a 36-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Airline Performance at JFK
LOT Polish Airlines is the most reliable carrier at JFK with 71% on-time. Air France runs 17%. That is a 54-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 36-point swing at JFK. The early morning block runs at 90%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 86%. 10pm is where it broke down, dropping to 19%. Currently at 100%, recovered past the morning. A 81-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 54%, last week 56%. Arrivals roughly the same. Thu was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
JFK has been bouncing between 41% and 83%. Best day was May 2 at 83%. Worst was Jun 16 at 41%. The norm is 62-68%, which is just how JFK runs. Today's 100% is a good day by JFK standards.
About JFK Delays
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is currently running on time with 100% on-time departures and 84% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
John F. Kennedy International Airport has averaged 54% 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.