LAX (Los Angeles) to JFK (New York) flights arrive on time 74% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Southwest Airlines at 79%. The average delay is 43 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.LAX → JFK
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 74% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Southwest Airlines edges out American Airlines on this route — 79% vs 74% on time.
Airline Comparison
Southwest Airlines leads at 79% on time; American Airlines trails at 74%.
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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.