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Fourth of July week 2026 flight delays: press kit

Delays over Fourth of July week 2026 lasted longer rather than coming more often: 84 minutes on average for a late flight, against 77 normally. Beyond that, the on-time rate was 72.8% against 71.9% and cancellations came to 2.68% against 1.99%.

Five-point summary

• 72.8% of 138,168 flights arrived on time, against 71.9% in the two weeks either side (a measurable holiday effect).
• Cancellations: 2.68% against 1.99%. Delayed flights averaged 84 minutes late against 77.
• Worst day: Monday 6 July 2026, 65.9% on time.
• Largest airport decline against its own normal weeks: Miami (MIA), 70.2% to 57.7%.
• Best departure window: 5am–8am (90.5%). Most punctual large carrier: Envoy Air (83.1%).

Chart

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Data

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Cite as

Window: Wednesday 1 July 2026 to Tuesday 7 July 2026. 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.