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Christmas and New Year 2023 flight delays: press kit

Delays over Christmas and New Year 2023 lasted longer rather than coming more often: 63 minutes on average for a late flight, against 71 normally. Beyond that, the on-time rate was 81.8% against 80.8% and cancellations came to 0.48% against 1.84%.

Five-point summary

• 81.8% of 276,534 flights arrived on time, against 80.8% in the two weeks either side (a measurable holiday effect).
• Cancellations: 0.48% against 1.84%. Delayed flights averaged 63 minutes late against 71.
• Worst day: Tuesday 26 December 2023, 72.4% on time.
• Largest airport decline against its own normal weeks: St. Louis (STL), 82.0% to 75.1%.
• Best departure window: 5am–8am (89.6%). Most punctual large carrier: Republic Airways (94.2%).

Chart

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Data

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Cite as

Window: Wednesday 20 December 2023 to Wednesday 3 January 2024. On time means arriving less than 15 minutes after the scheduled gate time. Historical statistics, not a forecast. Source data is a US federal government work in the public domain.