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Route · PBI → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to New York

The PBI–JFK corridor (West Palm Beach/Palm Beach, FL → New York, NY) runs behind the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 1,028 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

72.5%
On-time
-6.5 pts
vs US avg
83 min
Delay when late
10,764
Flights

Cancelled

2.1%

Best Month

Sep 2025 86%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 53%

Distance

1,028 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 212 66 6 0 DL,B6
Nov 2025 208 38 6 0 DL,B6
Oct 2025 163 33 3 1 B6,DL
Sep 2025 148 21 1 0 DL,B6
Aug 2025 155 41 4 0 B6,DL
Jul 2025 155 60 18 0 B6,DL
Jun 2025 151 71 2 1 B6,DL
May 2025 152 47 0 0 B6,DL
Apr 2025 213 44 0 1 DL,B6
Mar 2025 244 58 2 1 B6,DL
Feb 2025 198 55 4 0 B6,DL
Jan 2025 198 52 2 0 B6,DL
Dec 2024 233 72 4 1 B6,DL
Nov 2024 216 31 0 0 B6,DL
Oct 2024 165 30 6 0 DL,B6
Sep 2024 150 31 0 0 B6,DL
Aug 2024 155 53 7 1 B6,DL
Jul 2024 155 55 7 0 B6,DL
Jun 2024 150 39 7 1 B6,DL
May 2024 156 42 0 0 B6,DL
Apr 2024 181 37 4 0 B6,DL
Mar 2024 215 77 2 2 B6,DL
Feb 2024 177 46 2 0 B6,DL
Jan 2024 168 55 2 0 B6,DL

Cancellation Rate

2.1%

89 of 4,318 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

9 of 4,318 flights

What the Data Says About PBI to JFK

On-time performance on the PBI to JFK pairing (West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to New York) trails a chunk of the network: 72.5% of 10,764 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 82.9-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,028 miles across 3 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.1% (89 of 4,318 flights), with 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 53% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PBI to JFK?
Flights from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach to New York have a 72.5% on-time rate based on 10,764 flights. The average delay is 82.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PBI to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 2.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (89 of 4,318 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PBI to JFK?
The flight distance from West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to New York (JFK) is approximately 1,028 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PBI to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (86% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (53% 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.

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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