Which airline is most reliable for IAD (Washington) to JFK (New York)?

The most reliable airline on the IAD to JFK route is Endeavor Air, with an on-time arrival rate of 84%.

How often are flights delayed from IAD to JFK?

About 25% of flights from IAD to JFK experience delays. 75% arrive on time.

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

When flights from IAD to JFK are delayed, the average delay is approximately 75 minutes.

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

With 75% of IAD to JFK flights arriving on time and an average delay of 75 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.

IAD → JFK

IAD (Washington) to JFK (New York)

IAD (Washington) to JFK (New York) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Endeavor Air at 84%. The average delay is 75 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 75% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Endeavor Air is significantly more reliable on this route at 84% on time vs Republic Airways at 66%.

Airline Comparison

Endeavor Air leads at 84% on time; Republic Airways trails at 66%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from IAD

82% on time

Expect ~20 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. IAD has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~12 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 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 ~35 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 October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.