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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.

AirlineOn-timeAvg delayCancelledFlights
JetBlue Airwaysmost reliable73%32 min6.6%410
Republic Airways66%29 min4.2%214

Monthly on-time trend

Monthly on-time percentage for MVY to JFK flights50%75%100%June 2024: 65% on-time (78 flights)65Jun 2024July 2024: 69% on-time (93 flights)69August 2024: 68% on-time (93 flights)68September 2024: 77% on-time (35 flights)77Sep 2024October 2024: 89% on-time (26 flights)89May 2025: 90% on-time (10 flights)90June 2025: 67% on-time (40 flights)67Jun 2025July 2025: 65% on-time (93 flights)65August 2025: 68% on-time (93 flights)68September 2025: 85% on-time (39 flights)85Sep 2025October 2025: 85% on-time (13 flights)85May 2026: 73% on-time (11 flights)73

Best time to fly from MVY to JFK

Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (81% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (62%).

On-time percentage by scheduled departure hour, MVY to JFK11 a.m.: 81% on-time (110 flights)1112 p.m.: 81% on-time (53 flights)121 p.m.: 76% on-time (94 flights)132 p.m.: 64% on-time (186 flights)144 p.m.: 63% on-time (69 flights)166 p.m.: 62% on-time (95 flights)18scheduled departure hour

By day of week

DayOn-timeAvg delay
Mondaybest75%24 min
Tuesday74%20 min
Wednesday69%20 min
Thursday72%37 min
Friday73%36 min
Saturday72%33 min
Sunday60%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%.

Based on 624 flights, 2024-062026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.