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Most Punctual Airlines 2026

On-time performance rankings based on arrival within 15 minutes of scheduled time.

Quick Answer

The top-ranked airline for most punctual airlines is ANA All Nippon Airways, scoring 9.4/10 — rated exceptional. Rankings below are updated quarterly using our published editorial methodology and independent data sources.

Rank Airline Best For Score
1 Most Punctual Overall 9.4
2
Japan Airlines
Japan · JL
 Best On-Time (Long-Haul) 9.1
3
Singapore Airlines
Singapore · SQ
 Best On-Time (Regional) 9.0
4
Qatar Airways
Qatar · QR
 — 8.8
5
Delta Air Lines
United States · DL
 — 8.8
6
Swiss International Air Lines
Switzerland · LX
 — 8.8
7
Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong · CX
 — 8.7
8
Korean Air
South Korea · KE
 — 8.6
9
Lufthansa
Germany · LH
 — 8.5
10
Finnair
Finland · AY
 — 8.5

FAQ: Most Punctual Airlines

Which airlines have the fewest delays and cancellations?

Our punctuality ranking tracks the share of flights arriving within 15 minutes of scheduled time. Airlines with tightly managed hub operations and younger, more reliable fleets tend to rank highest — see the current top 10 above.