Best Time to Fly MSY to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,142 flights were scheduled from New Orleans (MSY) to New York (JFK) in the last 12 months, and 79.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 1.5 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual of the 2 airlines on the route at 81.8%, while JetBlue trailed at 74.7%.
October has been the best month (85% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (71%).
5.2% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
MSY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 81.8% | 66 min | 5.6% | 720 |
| JetBlue | 74.7% | 98 min | 4.6% | 415 |
| Frontier Airlines | Limited data | 7 | ||
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly MSY to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,348 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1am–2am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 6am–7am | 87.3% | 0.0% | 63 |
| 7am–8am | Limited data | 1 | |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 16 | |
| 9am–10am | 86.2% | 0.0% | 65 |
| 10am–11am | 79.3% | 3.0% | 265 |
| 11am–12pm | 78.8% | 3.6% | 750 |
| 12pm–1pm | 70.3% | 6.2% | 209 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.0% | 2.7% | 37 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 13 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 23 | |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 29 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 46.9% | 2.0% | 50 |
| 6pm–7pm | 58.2% | 3.6% | 83 |
| 7pm–8pm | 79.4% | 3.4% | 701 |
| 8pm–9pm | 72.5% | 4.8% | 42 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on MSY 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) | 81.4% | +2.0 pts | 2.3% | 44 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 58.9% | -20.5 pts | 10.8% | 102 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 67.1% | -12.3 pts | 8.9% | 369 |
| All other days | 79.4% | — | 2.1% | 1,833 |
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).