Martha's Vineyard (MVY) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Martha's Vineyard (MVY) to New York (JFK) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 289 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 71% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 5.8% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 71%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 31 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.8%
- Flights/day
- 0.79
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 8m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 173 mi
Best airline from MVY to JFK
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable | 73% | 32 min | 6.6% | 410 |
| Republic Airways | 66% | 29 min | 4.2% | 214 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MVY to JFK
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (81% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (62%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 75% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 74% | 20 min |
| Wednesday | 69% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 37 min |
| Friday | 73% | 36 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 33 min |
| Sunday | 60% | 44 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft35%
- Airline operations16%
- National airspace system41%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MVY to JFK delayed?
- 29% of MVY–JFK 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 31 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MVY to JFK?
- JetBlue Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 73%, based on 410 flights. 2 airlines flew MVY–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MVY to JFK?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (81% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (62%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MVY to JFK?
- The scheduled MVY–JFK flight time averages 1h 8m over 173 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 29% of the time.
- How often are MVY to JFK flights cancelled?
- 5.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What day of the week is most reliable for MVY to JFK?
- Monday flights have the best record at 75% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Sunday trails at 60%.
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Based on 624 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.