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Route · STT → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Charlotte Amalie to New York

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), STT to JFK (Charlotte Amalie to New York) ranks #3426 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.6%
On-time
+0.6 pts
vs US avg
92 min
Delay when late
2,727
Flights
#3426 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.9%

Best Month

May 2025 92%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 53%

Distance

1,623 mi

Carriers

8

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 45 12 1 1 DL,AA
Nov 2025 33 7 0 0 DL,AA
Aug 2025 38 8 3 1 AA,DL
Jul 2025 62 15 0 0 AA,DL
Jun 2025 60 10 0 0 AA,DL
May 2025 62 5 0 1 AA,DL
Apr 2025 62 9 0 1 DL,AA
Mar 2025 62 11 0 2 AA,DL
Feb 2025 58 7 0 0 AA,DL
Jan 2025 62 7 1 1 AA,DL
Dec 2024 46 7 0 0 AA,DL
Nov 2024 30 6 1 1 DL,AA
Aug 2024 38 12 0 1 AA,DL
Jul 2024 62 29 2 1 AA,DL
Jun 2024 60 17 1 0 AA,DL
May 2024 62 19 0 1 AA,DL
Apr 2024 60 15 0 2 AA,DL
Mar 2024 62 12 0 2 AA,DL
Feb 2024 58 15 1 2 AA,DL
Jan 2024 62 9 0 2 AA,DL
Dec 2023 49 7 0 0 DL,AA
Jul 2023 62 14 1 1 AA,DL
Jun 2023 60 16 1 0 AA,DL
May 2023 62 14 0 0 AA,DL

STT–JFK seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (84.4%) · weakest: July (70.0%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugNovDec 79.5%

Strongest calendar month

January

84.4% on-time · ~53 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~64 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

70.0% on-time · ~61 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.9%

12 of 1,317 flights

Diversion Rate

1.5%

20 of 1,317 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among STT departures

From STT, this corridor sits with 6 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 9 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (1 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 2 below 75%). Destination: New York · fleet on-time rank #3325 of 4927.

What the Data Says About STT to JFK

2,727 tracked flights put the STT to JFK pairing (Charlotte Amalie to New York) at a 79.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 91.5 minutes on average. Across the 1,623-mile route and its 8 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.9% cancelled and 1.5% diverted (1,317 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2025 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 53% - a 39-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, STT–JFK peaks in January at 84.4% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~64 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 70.0%, a 14.4-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does STT to JFK rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, STT to JFK ranks #3426 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from STT to JFK?
Flights from Charlotte Amalie to New York have a 79.6% on-time rate based on 2,727 flights. The average delay is 91.5 minutes. The best recent month was May 2025 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for STT to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 0.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (12 of 1,317 flights) and 1.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from STT to JFK?
The flight distance from Charlotte Amalie (STT) to New York (JFK) is approximately 1,623 miles. This route is served by 8 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from STT to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2025 (92% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (53% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using STT–JFK data

STT–JFK is mid-pack at 79.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare STT and JFK airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. STT airport
  • If your dates flex, January (84.4% on-time) beats July (70.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 79.6% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

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

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