No delays reported for B6 281 (JFK → IAH) as of 6:43 PM ET. It arrived on time 45.9% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 1h 15m. 4.3% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at JFK, IAH.
High cancellation risk
Next leg JFK → IAH, scheduled 2:29 PM local time. No delays at JFK right now. Line up a backup option.
4.3% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026; rough weather at IAH.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| JFK → IAH New York, NY to Houston, TX | 2:29 PM → 5:19 PM | 46% |
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How reliable is B6 281?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 45.9% |
| Average delay when late | 75 min |
| Cancelled | 4.3% |
| Diverted | 3.3% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly B6 281
B6 281 was most reliable on Tuesdays (73% on time) and least reliable on Sundays (25%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by JetBlue to the Department of Transportation.
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About this data
On-time history: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Reporting Carrier On-Time Performance, June-August 2026. Live conditions: live airport status. "On time" means arriving within 15 minutes of schedule.
Common questions
Is B6 281 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at JFK, IAH. Checked 6:43 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the JetBlue app.
Is B6 281 usually on time?
B6 281 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 45.9% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 75 minutes when late.
How often is B6 281 cancelled?
4.3% of B6 281 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.