Best Time to Fly LAX to JFK
Los Angeles to New York — month-by-month delay data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Best month
January
1% on time
Worst month
January
1% on time
LAX → JFK on-time performance by month
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Monthly breakdown
| Month | On-time | Cancel rate | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1% | 0% | 3,167 |
| February | 1% | 0% | 2,918 |
| March | 1% | 0% | 3,305 |
| April | 1% | 0% | 3,308 |
| May | 1% | 0% | 3,455 |
| June | 1% | 0% | 3,343 |
| July | 1% | 0% | 3,596 |
| August | 1% | 0% | 2,662 |
| September | 1% | 0% | 2,552 |
| October | 1% | 0% | 2,662 |
| November | 1% | 0% | 2,531 |
| December | 1% | 0% | 2,587 |
Frequently asked
What is the best month to fly from LAX to JFK?
January has the highest on-time rate at 1% for flights from Los Angeles to New York.
What is the worst month to fly LAX to JFK?
January has the lowest on-time rate at 1%, often due to winter weather.
How often are LAX to JFK flights delayed?
On average, 1% of flights from LAX to JFK arrive on time. That means about 99% experience some form of delay.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.