Newark (EWR) to Rochester (ROC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Newark (EWR) to Rochester (ROC) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.7% 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 87% of the time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 246 mi
Best airline from EWR to ROC
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 87% | 9 min | 5.9% | 958 |
| United Airlines | 62% | 28 min | 1.1% | 350 |
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 (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 79% | 15 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 18 min |
| Friday | 82% | 12 min |
| Saturdaybest | 84% | 11 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 19 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 operations29%
- National airspace system14%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to ROC?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 958 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 (66%). 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?
- 4.7% 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 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 1,308 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.