Best Time to Fly SNA to JFK: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John Wayne Airport-Orange County → John F. Kennedy International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 75.6% of Santa Ana (SNA) to New York (JFK) flights arrived on time (462 scheduled flights). That is 2.0 points below the national average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Delta Air Lines led with 88.8% on time and American Airlines was last with 72.7%.
Over 24 months, Wednesday was the most reliable day (77% on time) and July the worst month (65%).
The cancellation rate was 2.8% (US average 1.8%).
SNA 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 | 88.8% | 225 min | 5.8% | 86 |
| American Airlines | 72.7% | 106 min | 2.1% | 376 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SNA to JFK
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 823 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am–12pm | 69.4% | 1.5% | 131 |
| 12pm–1pm | 70.6% | 1.4% | 219 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.0% | 2.1% | 380 |
| 2pm–3pm | Limited data | 6 | |
| 3pm–4pm | Limited data | 1 | |
| 9pm–10pm | 88.8% | 5.8% | 86 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SNA 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) | Limited data | 14 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 60.0% | -16.4 pts | 2.8% | 36 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 70.2% | -6.1 pts | 3.5% | 171 |
| All other days | 76.4% | — | 1.8% | 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).