Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY) in Martha's Vineyard, MA is a middle-of-the-pack performer: 77% of departures are on time, within a few points of the national 78%. It hosts 3 airlines flying 3 departures a day to 7 destinations, with cancellations at 4.3%.
- Departures on-time
- 77%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 24 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 83%
- Cancelled
- 4.3%
- Destinations
- 7
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 3
Plan your departure from MVY
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 11 a.m.
- 84% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday
- 80% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 4.3%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from MVY
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 22 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 33 min |
| Friday | 72% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 28 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 36 min |
Busiest routes from MVY
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MVY → LGA (New York) | 318 | 78% | 23 min |
| MVY → JFK (New York) | 289 | 71% | 31 min |
| MVY → DCA (Washington) | 275 | 70% | 26 min |
Where flights into MVY come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGA (New York) → MVY | 318 | 84% | 9 min |
| JFK (New York) → MVY | 289 | 80% | 18 min |
| DCA (Washington) → MVY | 275 | 85% | 9 min |
What causes delays at MVY
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing MVY.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system31%
- Weather12%
Alternative airports near Martha's Vineyard
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACK — Nantucket Memorial Airport | 30 mi | 79% | 20 min |
| PVD — Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport | 48 mi | 82% | 16 min |
| BOS — Boston Logan International Airport | 70 mi | 78% | 17 min |
| ORH — Worcester Regional Airport | 89 mi | 79% | 23 min |
| BDL — Bradley International Airport | 113 mi | 81% | 16 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Airline performance at MVY
| Airline | On-time departures | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 79% | 20 min | 1,222 |
| JetBlue Airways | 75% | 27 min | 872 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at MVY?
- 23% of departures from Martha's Vineyard Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-06 and 2026-05, with an average departure delay of 24 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from MVY?
- Flights scheduled around 11 a.m. depart on time 84% of the time at MVY, versus 59% around 6 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at MVY?
- 4.3% of scheduled departures from MVY were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 2,138 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.