No delays reported for DL 556 (SNA → JFK) as of 6:45 PM ET. It arrived on time 88.5% of the time in June-August 2026. When it was late, the average delay was 3h 23m. 4.3% of flights were cancelled. Right now there are no reported delays at SNA, JFK.
Looks on time
Next leg SNA → JFK, scheduled 9:00 PM local time. No delays at SNA right now, and it usually runs on time.
Cancellation risk: Medium 4.3% of its flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.
Estimate from the schedule, live position and airport conditions, if this flight operates today. Check Delta for official times.
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Route and schedule
| Leg | Scheduled | On time |
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| SNA → JFK Santa Ana, CA to New York, NY | 9:00 PM → 5:23 AM | 89% |
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How reliable is DL 556?
| Arrived on time (within 15 min) | 88.5% |
| Average delay when late | 203 min |
| Cancelled | 4.3% |
| Diverted | 1.1% |
| Flights tracked | 92 |
Best and worst days to fly DL 556
DL 556 was most reliable on Fridays (100% on time) and least reliable on Wednesdays (69%).
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Why it runs late
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Share of delay minutes by cause, as reported by Delta 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 DL 556 delayed today?
Right now there are no reported delays at SNA, JFK. Checked 6:45 PM ET. For this flight's gate and exact status, check the Delta app.
Is DL 556 usually on time?
DL 556 arrived within 15 minutes of schedule 88.5% of the time in June-August 2026, with an average delay of 203 minutes when late.
How often is DL 556 cancelled?
4.3% of DL 556 flights were cancelled in June-August 2026.