New York (JFK) to Milwaukee (MKE): On-Time Performance
Data through July 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, 76% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 26 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.5%
- 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 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 80% | 26 min | 2.2% | 416 |
| JetBlue Airways | 56% | 25 min | 3.9% | 103 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to MKE
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (88% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (41%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 26 min |
| Tuesday | 78% | 29 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 34 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 32 min |
| Friday | 79% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 30 min |
| Sundaybest | 80% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft5%
- Airline operations72%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather9%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to MKE delayed?
- 25% of JFK–MKE 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 26 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to MKE?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 80%, based on 416 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 (88% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (41%). 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 25% of the time.
- How often are JFK to MKE flights cancelled?
- 2.5% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What day of the week is most reliable for JFK to MKE?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 80% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are modest.
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Based on 528 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.