74% of flights from Charlotte Amalie to New York arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 3 p.m. departures ran on time 78% of the time; the 4 p.m. ones 72%. Most reliable airline: Delta Air Lines (78%). 11% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for STT → JFK: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 55% of the time. About 1 in 17 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 50 three hours or more; 2.7% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early74%
- 15–30 min late7.7%
- 30–60 min late6.8%
- 1–2 hours late2.0%
- 2–3 hours late2.0%
- 3+ hours late2.0%
- Diverted2.4%
- Cancelled2.7%
Share of all 546 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 305 | 71% | 2.3% | −9 min | 9.5% | +151 min | American Airlines |
| Delta Air Lines | 241 | 78% | 3.3% | −17 min | 1.7% | +42 min | Delta Air Lines |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at STT). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By airline and hour
| Departs | American Airlines | Delta Air Lines |
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. | 74% | — |
| 3 p.m. | 73% | — |
| 4 p.m. | — | 75% |
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: March (80%). Worst: July (65%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 77 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 76 | — | — |
| Thursday | 76 | — | — |
| Friday | 76 | — | — |
| Saturday | 85 | — | — |
| Sunday | 78 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 9 · airline 3 · air traffic/airport 2 · security 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Worst days in the past year
| Date | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | 3 | 67% | 0 |
Questions
How often are flights from STT to JFK on time?
74% of 546 scheduled flights from Charlotte Amalie, VI to New York, NY arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 2.8% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly STT to JFK?
Flights scheduled to leave at 3 p.m. were the most reliable (78% on time). The 4 p.m. departures were the least (72%).
Which airline is most on time from STT to JFK?
Delta Air Lines: 78% of its 241 flights on the route arrived on time. American Airlines: 71%.
What month has the most delays from STT to JFK?
July (65% on time). The best month is March (80%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- JFK → STT (return)
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.