Buffalo (BUF) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on BUF–JFK: 3.8% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 78% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 3.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 301 mi
Best airline from BUF to JFK
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 81% | 16 min | 1.7% | 521 |
| Republic Airways | 80% | 19 min | 5.7% | 176 |
| JetBlue Airways | 77% | 21 min | 4.2% | 2,718 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BUF to JFK
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 73% | 28 min |
| Friday | 79% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 74% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft40%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BUF to JFK delayed?
- 22% of BUF–JFK flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BUF to JFK?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 81%, based on 521 flights. 3 airlines flew BUF–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BUF to JFK?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BUF to JFK?
- The scheduled BUF–JFK flight time averages 1h 30m over 301 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are BUF to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from BUF to JFK?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 57% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,431 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.