Newark (EWR) to Rochester (ROC): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Newark (EWR) to Rochester (ROC) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 88% of the time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 246 mi
Best airline from EWR to ROC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 88% | 8 min | 5.1% | 864 |
| United Airlines | 61% | 29 min | 1.3% | 376 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to ROC
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (65%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 82% | 10 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 19 min |
| Friday | 79% | 13 min |
| Saturdaybest | 83% | 12 min |
| Sunday | 77% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft56%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to ROC delayed?
- 20% of EWR–ROC 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 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to ROC?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 88%, based on 864 flights. 2 airlines flew EWR–ROC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to ROC?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (65%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to ROC?
- The scheduled EWR–ROC flight time averages 1h 26m over 246 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are EWR to ROC flights cancelled?
- 4% 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 EWR to ROC?
- November 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 46-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,240 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.