Which airline is most reliable for CHS (Charleston) to JFK (New York)?

The most reliable airline on the CHS to JFK route is SkyWest Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 92%.

How often are flights delayed from CHS to JFK?

About 21% of flights from CHS to JFK experience delays. 79% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on CHS to JFK flights?

When flights from CHS to JFK are delayed, the average delay is approximately 78 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a CHS to JFK flight?

With 79% of CHS to JFK flights arriving on time and an average delay of 78 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at JFK is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

Is CHS (Charleston) to JFK (New York) usually delayed?

CHS to JFK flights are moderately reliable at 79% on time. About 21% of flights experience delays averaging 78 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

What airline is most reliable on CHS (Charleston) to JFK (New York)?

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying CHS to JFK, with 92% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is JetBlue Airways at 72%.

What's the best month to fly CHS (Charleston) to JFK (New York)?

The best month to fly CHS to JFK is November, when 88% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 69% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in November gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

CHS → JFK

CHS (Charleston) to JFK (New York)

CHS (Charleston) to JFK (New York) flights arrive on time 79% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 92%. The average delay is 78 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

CHS → JFK on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 79% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by late incoming aircraft.

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 92% on time vs JetBlue Airways at 72%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 92% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 72%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly CHS → JFK

Best month

November

88% on time

Worst month

July

69% on time

Nov

88%

Sep

87%

Oct

86%

Mar

82%

Aug

80%

Feb

80%

Apr

78%

May

77%

Jan

75%

Jun

75%

Dec

71%

Jul

69%

Good to know

Departing from CHS

80% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. CHS has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (5 min).

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Arriving at JFK

78% on time

When flights into JFK are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at JFK: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

JFK has a 2.4% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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Data last updated November 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.