American vs JetBlue: On-Time Performance Compared
Last 12 months · Aug 2025 – Jul 2026
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
American was more punctual than JetBlue over the last 12 months: 74.6% of its flights arrived on time, against 72.3%.
American cancelled fewer flights (2.2% vs 3.1%), and late flights averaged 85 minutes late on American vs 75 on JetBlue.
On the 46 routes both airlines fly regularly, American had the better on-time record on 29 and JetBlue on 17.
American vs JetBlue: key numbers
Last 12 months, all flights each airline operated.
AmericanJetBlue
On-time arrivals
On-time departures
Cancelled
Diverted
| Measure | American | JetBlue |
|---|---|---|
| On-time arrivals | 74.6% | 72.3% |
| On-time departures | 73.6% | 73.3% |
| Avg delay when late | 85 min | 75 min |
| Cancelled | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Diverted | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Scheduled flights | 987,645 | 237,090 |
Monthly on-time trend: American vs JetBlue
On-time arrival % each month, last 24 months.
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60%70%80%90%
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What delays each airline
Share of each airline’s reported delay minutes by cause, last 12 months.
AmericanJetBlue
Airline (carrier)
Weather
Air traffic system (NAS)
Security
Late-arriving aircraft
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