New York (JFK) to Rochester (ROC): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying JFK to ROC isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 70% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 83% of the time.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.9%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 31m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 264 mi
Best airline from JFK to ROC
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 83% | 13 min | 1.8% | 217 |
| Endeavor Air | 78% | 15 min | 6.8% | 443 |
| JetBlue Airways | 66% | 26 min | 3.4% | 1,422 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JFK to ROC
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 1 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 73% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 75% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 27 min |
| Friday | 72% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 71% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 26 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system12%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JFK to ROC delayed?
- 30% of JFK–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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from JFK to ROC?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 83%, based on 217 flights. 3 airlines flew JFK–ROC frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JFK to ROC?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 1 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JFK to ROC?
- The scheduled JFK–ROC flight time averages 1h 31m over 264 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are JFK to ROC flights cancelled?
- 3.9% 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 JFK to ROC?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,082 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.