Best Time to Fly CMH to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John Glenn Columbus International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,601 flights were scheduled from Columbus (CMH) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 84.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 6.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (88% on time) and June the worst month (77%).
The cancellation rate was 3.9% (US average 1.8%).
CMH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 84.1% | 68 min | 3.9% | 1,601 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CMH to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,361 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | 92.5% | 0.0% | 106 |
| 6am–7am | 84.5% | 1.8% | 223 |
| 7am–8am | 91.1% | 1.2% | 676 |
| 8am–9am | 90.3% | 1.6% | 188 |
| 9am–10am | 91.1% | 0.8% | 238 |
| 11am–12pm | 86.3% | 1.1% | 177 |
| 12pm–1pm | 80.0% | 3.1% | 783 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.7% | 5.0% | 60 |
| 2pm–3pm | 82.2% | 1.4% | 216 |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 21 | |
| 4pm–5pm | 86.4% | 4.8% | 62 |
| 5pm–6pm | 84.7% | 5.2% | 172 |
| 6pm–7pm | 74.6% | 9.1% | 439 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CMH to JFK
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 87.3% | +1.1 pts | 0.0% | 63 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 82.7% | -3.5 pts | 0.0% | 104 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 75.8% | -10.4 pts | 7.5% | 572 |
| All other days | 86.2% | — | 2.2% | 2,622 |
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).