Airlines at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
New York, New York KJFK #6 US airport by passengers
Airlines operating at JFK, ranked by number of departures.
On-time performance at JFK
Based on 26,470 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.
23.1%Departures late
22.7%Arrivals late
4.82%Cancelled
21.6 minAverage departure delay
| Airline | Departures | Late |
|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airways | 9,529 | 28.2% |
| Delta Air Lines | 7,940 | 19.3% |
| American Airlines | 4,205 | 22.2% |
| Republic Airways | 3,626 | 19.0% |
| Alaska Airlines | 1,079 | 22.8% |
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.
Airline presence
JetBlue and Delta are the largest domestic operators. JFK is also the main international gateway to New York, with dozens of foreign airlines.