Which airline is most reliable for JFK (New York) to PSP (Palm Springs)?

The most reliable airline on the JFK to PSP route is Alaska Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 88%.

How often are flights delayed from JFK to PSP?

About 18% of flights from JFK to PSP experience delays. 82% arrive on time.

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

When flights from JFK to PSP are delayed, the average delay is approximately 64 minutes.

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

With 82% of JFK to PSP flights arriving on time and an average delay of 64 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at PSP is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

JFK → PSP

JFK (New York) to PSP (Palm Springs)

JFK (New York) to PSP (Palm Springs) flights arrive on time 82% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Alaska Airlines at 88%. The average delay is 64 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 82% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Alaska Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 88% on time vs JetBlue Airways at 73%.

Airline Comparison

Alaska Airlines leads at 88% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 73%.

Accurate?

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 ~43 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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

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Arriving at PSP

82% on time

When flights into PSP are late, the average delay is 67 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at PSP: TSA is ~22 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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