New York (JFK) to Martha's Vineyard (MVY): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
New York (JFK) to Martha's Vineyard (MVY) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 254 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4.3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.70
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 173 mi
Best airline from JFK to MVY
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 89% | 8 min | 1.2% | 245 |
| JetBlue Airways | 75% | 23 min | 6.3% | 399 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to MVY
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (88% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 13 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 86% | 7 min |
| Thursday | 81% | 11 min |
| Friday | 81% | 16 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 40 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations42%
- National airspace system11%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to MVY delayed?
- 19% of JFK–MVY 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 17 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to MVY?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 89%, based on 245 flights. 2 airlines flew JFK–MVY frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to MVY?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (88% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to MVY?
- The scheduled JFK–MVY flight time averages 1h 15m over 173 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are JFK to MVY flights cancelled?
- 4.3% 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 day of the week is most reliable for JFK to MVY?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 86% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 76%.
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Based on 644 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.