Milwaukee (MKE) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Milwaukee (MKE) to New York (JFK) 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, 82% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.00
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 745 mi
Best airline from MKE to JFK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 15 min | 1.9% | 416 |
| JetBlue Airways | 70% | 34 min | 3.9% | 103 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MKE to JFK
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (85% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (71%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 26 min |
| Friday | 81% | 30 min |
| Saturdaybest | 88% | 7 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft11%
- Airline operations70%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MKE to JFK delayed?
- 18% of MKE–JFK 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MKE to JFK?
- SkyWest Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 416 flights. 2 airlines flew MKE–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MKE to JFK?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (71%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MKE to JFK?
- The scheduled MKE–JFK flight time averages 2h 26m over 745 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are MKE to JFK flights cancelled?
- 2.3% 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 MKE to JFK?
- Saturday flights have the best record at 88% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are modest.
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Based on 529 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.