New York Stewart International Airport (SWF): Delays & On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Build in buffer at New York Stewart International Airport (SWF): only 72% of departures leave on time, 6 points below the US average, and the mean departure delay is 29 minutes. It remains a major gateway for Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY, with 1 carriers serving 5 nonstop destinations.
- Departures on-time
- 72%
- left <15 min late
- Avg dep delay
- 29 min
- Arrivals on-time
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Destinations
- 5
- nonstop
- Airlines
- 1
Plan your departure from SWF
The choices most likely to improve your odds, based on this airport’s historical record.
- Best departure time
- Around 11 a.m.
- 80% on-time
- Best day to fly
- Friday
- 74% on-time
- Cancellation risk
- 1.9%
- above the US average
Monthly on-time trend
Best time of day to depart from SWF
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 33 min |
| Tuesday | 72% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 63% | 28 min |
| Thursday | 68% | 23 min |
| Fridaybest | 74% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 65% | 45 min |
| Sunday | 60% | 40 min |
Busiest routes from SWF
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWF → MYR (Myrtle Beach) | 165 | 71% | 25 min |
| SWF → PIE (St. Petersburg) | 124 | 67% | 32 min |
| SWF → PGD (Punta Gorda) | 115 | 73% | 28 min |
Where flights into SWF come from
| Route | Flights/12mo | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| MYR (Myrtle Beach) → SWF | 165 | 81% | 15 min |
| PIE (St. Petersburg) → SWF | 124 | 82% | 11 min |
| PGD (Punta Gorda) → SWF | 114 | 79% | 19 min |
What causes delays at SWF
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT, weighted across routes departing SWF.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather7%
Alternative airports near Newburgh/Poughkeepsie
Other airports within 120 miles, compared on departure reliability.
| Airport | Distance | On-time departures | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPN — Westchester County Airport | 37 mi | 79% | 20 min |
| LGA — LaGuardia Airport | 52 mi | 79% | 18 min |
| EWR — Newark Liberty International Airport | 56 mi | 79% | 18 min |
| JFK — John F. Kennedy International Airport | 62 mi | 79% | 17 min |
| ISP — Long Island MacArthur Airport | 72 mi | 76% | 19 min |
Compare the airport-level record first, then check the exact route you plan to book.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights delayed at SWF?
- 28% of departures from New York Stewart International Airport left 15+ minutes late between 2024-07 and 2026-07, with an average departure delay of 29 minutes. The national on-time average over the same period was 78%.
- What is the best time of day to depart from SWF?
- Flights scheduled around 11 a.m. depart on time 80% of the time at SWF, versus 59% around 7 p.m.. Booking before noon is the usual rule of thumb here.
- How often are flights cancelled at SWF?
- 1.9% of scheduled departures from SWF were cancelled in this period, compared with a national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 1,183 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.