Best Time to Fly ABQ to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Albuquerque International Sunport → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 75.0% of Albuquerque (ABQ) to New York (JFK) flights arrived on time (160 scheduled flights). That is 2.6 points below the national average of 77.6%.
JetBlue was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
May has been the best month (83% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (62%).
5.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
ABQ to JFK on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 75.0% | 209 min | 5.1% | 156 |
| Delta Air Lines | Limited data | 4 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly ABQ to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 344 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 2 | |
| 12pm–1pm | Limited data | 2 | |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 3 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 10pm–11pm | 76.5% | 2.4% | 83 |
| 11pm–12am | 69.8% | 4.3% | 253 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on ABQ to JFK
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 62.3% | -14.7 pts | 8.1% | 124 |
| All other days | 77.0% | — | 1.4% | 220 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).