Buffalo (BUF) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on BUF–JFK: 3.3% 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, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.3%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 80% | 17 min | 6.6% | 229 |
| Endeavor Air | 80% | 16 min | 1.7% | 582 |
| JetBlue Airways | 78% | 20 min | 3.4% | 2,596 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BUF to JFK
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 17 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 27 min |
| Friday | 79% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 24 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 operations29%
- National airspace system29%
- 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 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 19 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BUF to JFK?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 229 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 (90% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (53%). 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?
- 3.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from BUF to JFK?
- December 2025 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 3,429 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.