Best Time to Fly JFK to SNA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John F. Kennedy International → John Wayne Airport-Orange County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 84.2% of New York (JFK) to Santa Ana (SNA) flights arrived on time (462 scheduled flights). That is 6.6 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, American Airlines led with 84.2% on time and Delta Air Lines was last with 84.2%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (96% on time) and February the worst month (72%).
The cancellation rate was 2.4% (US average 1.8%).
JFK to SNA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 84.2% | 59 min | 1.9% | 376 |
| Delta Air Lines | 84.2% | 84 min | 4.7% | 86 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly JFK to SNA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 823 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am–8am | 82.0% | 2.5% | 200 |
| 8am–9am | 88.0% | 1.6% | 365 |
| 9am–10am | 85.5% | 1.2% | 252 |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 5 | |
| 11am–12pm | Limited data | 1 | |
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 SNA
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) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 62.9% | -24.5 pts | 2.8% | 36 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 85.4% | -2.0 pts | 4.1% | 171 |
| All other days | 87.3% | — | 1.0% | 602 |
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).