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Route · PSP → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Palm Springs to New York

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

Data updated 2026-06-13

60.4%
On-time
-18.6 pts
vs US avg
72 min
Delay when late
525
Flights

Cancelled

3.2%

Best Month

Apr 2024 73%

Worst Month

Mar 2024 59%

Distance

2,378 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 37 10 3 0 DL,AS
Nov 2025 33 8 1 0 AS,DL
Mar 2025 32 12 0 0 AS,DL
Dec 2024 33 17 0 0 AS,DL
Apr 2024 52 14 0 0 AS,B6
Mar 2024 58 24 1 0 AS,B6
Feb 2024 36 9 1 1 AS,B6
Dec 2023 49 24 0 0 AS,B6
Apr 2023 30 13 1 0 B6
Mar 2023 31 14 1 0 B6
Nov 2022 30 14 0 0 B6
Apr 2022 43 23 4 1 B6
Mar 2022 31 16 1 0 B6
Jan 2022 30 10 4 0 B6

Cancellation Rate

3.2%

17 of 525 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

2 of 525 flights

What the Data Says About PSP to JFK

Palm Springs to New York (PSP to JFK) sits among the less reliable pairings in the BTS dataset, on-time only 60.4% of the time across 525 flights, with a 72.2-minute average delay when service runs late. Carriers on this 2,378-mile route (4 total) show a 3.2% cancellation rate and 0.4% diversion rate over the last 24 months (17 of 525 flights cancelled).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Apr 2024 was the strongest month at 73% on-time versus Mar 2024 at 59%, a 15-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from PSP to JFK?
Flights from Palm Springs to New York have a 60.4% on-time rate based on 525 flights. The average delay is 72.2 minutes. The best recent month was Apr 2024 with 73% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PSP to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 3.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (17 of 525 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PSP to JFK?
The flight distance from Palm Springs (PSP) to New York (JFK) is approximately 2,378 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PSP to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Apr 2024 (73% on-time). The worst was Mar 2024 (59% 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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