Cirium has released its annual on-time departure and arrival performance report for 2025. According to the report, Delta Air Lines retained its position as North America’s most punctual airline for the fifth consecutive year.
In the global ranking, Aeroméxico took first place with a 90% on-time arrival rate, outperforming its competitors worldwide in operational efficiency throughout 2025.
In the airport-based evaluation, Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Chile was named the most punctual airport. One of the major U.S. hubs, Newark Liberty International Airport, did not appear in this year’s list.
North America – On-Time Performance Rates:
Delta Air Lines: 80.9%
Alaska Airlines: 79.2%
Spirit Airlines: 78.8%
United Airlines: 78.8%
Southwest Airlines: 77.0%
American Airlines: 76.4%
JetBlue Airways: 74.7%
WestJet Airlines: 73.6%
Air Canada: 73.3%
Frontier Airlines: 72.1%
