New York (JFK) to Milwaukee (MKE): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
New York (JFK) to Milwaukee (MKE) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 0 departures over the past year, roughly 1 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 74% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 28 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.00
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 745 mi
Best airline from JFK to MKE
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 79% | 29 min | 2.6% | 464 |
| JetBlue Airways | 55% | 27 min | 3.0% | 133 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to MKE
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (87% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 81% | 25 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 32 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 45 min |
| Friday | 75% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 34 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 16 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft7%
- Airline operations71%
- National airspace system13%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to MKE delayed?
- 26% of JFK–MKE 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 28 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to MKE?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 464 flights. 2 airlines flew JFK–MKE frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to MKE?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (87% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (39%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to MKE?
- The scheduled JFK–MKE flight time averages 2h 41m over 745 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are JFK to MKE flights cancelled?
- 2.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for JFK to MKE?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 81% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Saturday trails at 68%.
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Based on 612 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.