New York to Portland — airline reliability comparison
Alaska Airlines is the most reliable airline on the JFK to PDX route with a 78% on-time rate, compared to JetBlue Airways at 56%. Based on 1,305 flights tracked.
This route involves weather-prone airports and high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska AirlinesASBest | 78% | 2.3% | 70m | 1,305 |
| Delta Air LinesDL | 77% | 1.6% | 64m | 1,874 |
| JetBlue AirwaysB6Worst | 56% | 3.3% | 69m | 241 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.