Route · JFK → PSP · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Palm Springs

The JFK–PSP corridor (New York, NY → Palm Springs, CA) runs behind the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 2,378 miles.

Compiled by PlainFlights Editorial, Flight Performance Editorial Team

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.5%
On-time: -1.5 pts
vs US avg: 75 min
Delay when late: 525
Flights

Cancelled

2.5%

Best Month

Apr 2024 85%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 79%

Distance

2,378 mi

Carriers

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period	Flights	Delayed	Cancelled	Diverted	Carriers
Dec 2025	37	4	3	0	DL,AS
Nov 2025	33	4	0	0	AS,DL
Mar 2025	32	3	0	0	AS,DL
Dec 2024	33	6	0	0	AS,DL
Apr 2024	52	8	0	0	AS,B6
Mar 2024	58	12	1	1	AS,B6
Feb 2024	36	6	0	0	AS,B6
Dec 2023	49	6	0	0	AS,B6
Apr 2023	30	3	1	0	B6
Mar 2023	31	20	0	0	B6
Nov 2022	30	15	0	0	B6
Apr 2022	43	19	3	0	B6
Mar 2022	31	9	1	0	B6
Jan 2022	30	3	4	0	B6

Cancellation Rate

2.5%

13 of 525 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

1 of 525 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

JFK - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

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PSP - Palm Springs

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Palm Springs, CA.

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What the Data Says About JFK to PSP

The New York to Palm Springs corridor (JFK to PSP) posts a 77.5% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 525 tracked flights. Late flights run 75.0 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 2,378-mile route; over the last 24 months, 13 of 525 flights were cancelled (2.5%) and 0.2% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Apr 2024 was the strongest month at 85% on-time versus Mar 2024 at 79%, a 5-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from JFK to PSP? ▼

Flights from New York to Palm Springs have a 77.5% on-time rate based on 525 flights. The average delay is 75.0 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 85% on-time.

What is the cancellation rate for JFK to PSP? ▼

Over the last 24 months, 2.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (13 of 525 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.

How far is the flight from JFK to PSP? ▼

The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Palm Springs (PSP) is approximately 2,378 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.

When is the best time to fly from JFK to PSP? ▼

The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (79% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

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Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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