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

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

How often are flights delayed from JFK to CHS?

About 20% of flights from JFK to CHS experience delays. 80% arrive on time.

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

When flights from JFK to CHS are delayed, the average delay is approximately 67 minutes.

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

With 80% of JFK to CHS flights arriving on time and an average delay of 67 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at CHS is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

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

No, JFK to CHS flights are generally reliable. 80% arrive on time, which is above average. When delays do occur, they average 67 minutes.

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

SkyWest Airlines is the most reliable airline flying JFK to CHS, with 92% of flights arriving on time. The least reliable is JetBlue Airways at 75%.

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

The best month to fly JFK to CHS is November, when 88% of flights arrive on time. The worst month is July at 70% on time. If your schedule is flexible, flying in November gives you the best odds of an on-time arrival.

JFK → CHS

JFK (New York) to CHS (Charleston)

JFK (New York) to CHS (Charleston) flights arrive on time 80% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is SkyWest Airlines at 92%. The average delay is 67 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by airline operations (crew, maintenance, boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated November 2026.

JFK → CHS on-time performance by month

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This route is on time most of the time. About 80% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

SkyWest Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 92% on time vs JetBlue Airways at 75%.

Airline Comparison

SkyWest Airlines leads at 92% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 75%.

Accurate?

Best & worst months to fly JFK → CHS

Best month

November

88% on time

Worst month

July

70% on time

Nov

88%

Sep

88%

Oct

85%

May

84%

Mar

82%

Feb

80%

Apr

79%

Aug

79%

Jan

76%

Dec

75%

Jun

75%

Jul

70%

Good to know

Departing from JFK

78% on time

Expect ~23 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. JFK has long runway queues.

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

JFK cancels 2.4% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at CHS

80% on time

When flights into CHS are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

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

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