Best Time to Fly JFK to PIT: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → Pittsburgh International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,764 flights were scheduled from New York (JFK) to Pittsburgh (PIT) in the last 12 months, and 75.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.1 points below the US average of 77.6%.
Republic Airways was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 78.4%, while JetBlue trailed at 67.4%.
September has been the best month (85% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (70%).
4.9% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
JFK to PIT 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 | 78.4% | 79 min | 4.7% | 1,310 |
| JetBlue | 67.4% | 72 min | 5.3% | 454 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to PIT
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 3,456 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 3 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 9am–10am | 94.5% | 1.6% | 129 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 15 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 11 | |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.4% | 1.1% | 91 |
| 1pm–2pm | 85.0% | 1.4% | 283 |
| 2pm–3pm | 81.5% | 1.9% | 828 |
| 3pm–4pm | 77.7% | 2.5% | 358 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 24 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 84.5% | 4.9% | 204 |
| 6pm–7pm | 79.4% | 2.8% | 181 |
| 7pm–8pm | 72.8% | 8.2% | 648 |
| 8pm–9pm | 75.8% | 11.2% | 214 |
| 9pm–10pm | 49.7% | 9.7% | 186 |
| 10pm–11pm | 70.6% | 4.0% | 276 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on JFK to PIT
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) | 86.8% | +6.7 pts | 2.9% | 70 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 75.0% | -5.0 pts | 3.9% | 104 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 64.6% | -15.5 pts | 14.0% | 620 |
| All other days | 80.0% | — | 2.4% | 2,662 |
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).