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JFK → LAX
New York to Los Angeles
Other times on JFK → LAX
Time of day
- 5–9 AM85.9%
- 9 AM–12 PM83.8%
- 12–3 PM80.3%
- 3–6 PM78.7%
- 6–9 PM71.8%
- 9 PM–5 AM68.7%
Day of week
- Monday80.7%
- Tuesday82.9%
- Wednesday82.3%
- Thursday80.4%
- Friday79.1%
- Saturday76.3%
- Sunday75.8%
Bars start below the lowest figure so a real gap is visible; read the percentage, not the bar length. A time with too few flights to score is left unscored rather than guessed at.
Source: FlyerIntel analysis of US DOT BTS data · July 2023 – July 2026 · History describes what has happened on this route. It is not a prediction about your flight. Full route profile →
Which flight
Every flight number on JFK → LAX with enough history to judge, most reliable first.
On this route, B6123 (usually 6:00 AM) has the best record: 91.0% on time and 0.90% cancelled over 888 flights, against 79.8% on time for JFK → LAX as a whole.
| Flight | Usually departs | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| B6123JetBlue | 6:00 AM | 91.0% | 0.90% |
| AA1American Airlines | 7:00 AM | 89.4% | 1.01% |
| AA3American Airlines | 11:00 AM | 88.3% | 1.02% |
| AA171American Airlines | 6:00 AM | 87.1% | 0.99% |
| AA255American Airlines | 9:30 AM | 87.0% | 1.53% |
| AA33American Airlines | 6:00 AM | 86.1% | 0.00% |
| AA306American Airlines | 4:30 PM | 83.8% | 1.35% |
| B6723JetBlue | 2:00 PM | 83.4% | 0.97% |
| DL773Delta Air Lines | 9:55 AM | 82.8% | 0.64% |
| B6323JetBlue | 9:30 AM | 82.3% | 1.00% |
Source: FlyerIntel analysis of US DOT BTS data · July 2023 – July 2026 · Showing 10 of 36 flight numbers. “Usually departs” is the scheduled time each flight number most often had over the period; airlines retime flights, so confirm the time on your booking. Flight numbers with fewer than 90 operations on this route are left out. This is history, not a forecast for your flight.
When to get to the airport
A starting point for JFK, not a promise about your day.
Add your departure time above for clock times.
How this was worked out
- FlyerIntel cannot currently obtain live security wait times for JFK, so this figure does not account for the queue on the day.
- It does not include your journey to the airport, parking, or a shuttle from a remote lot.
- International departures, and travel with children, checked pets or special assistance, need more time.
Both airports right now
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory covering the airport. Weather conditions are slightly below ideal.
Moderate operational impact. Conditions of this kind are associated with a modest increase in disruption risk.
- Visibility 3 statute miles.
- Wind 21 knots, gusting 36.
Aviation weather is not currently a factor.
Minimal operational impact. Conditions are not a notable factor for operations right now.
UpdatedSource: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · Conditions describe the airfield, not your flight, and change quickly.
Other ways to make this journey
Airport pairings serving New York to Los Angeles.
Who flies this route
Performance by the carrier that actually operates the flight.
| Carrier | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Median delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue | 10,520 | 78.2% | 1.37% | -11 min |
| Delta Air Lines | 10,287 | 78.3% | 0.98% | -7 min |
| American Airlines | 10,080 | 83.0% | 1.21% | -16 min |
| Frontier Airlines | 264 | 72.6% | 1.14% | 1 min |