New York to San Francisco — airline reliability comparison
American Airlines is the most reliable airline on the JFK to SFO route with a 82% on-time rate, compared to JetBlue Airways at 75%. Based on 5,081 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American AirlinesAABest | 82% | 1.4% | 74m | 5,081 |
| Delta Air LinesDL | 79% | 1.1% | 77m | 8,063 |
| Alaska AirlinesAS | 77% | 2.2% | 66m | 4,668 |
| JetBlue AirwaysB6Worst | 75% | 1.3% | 70m | 6,693 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.