Rochester (ROC) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on ROC–EWR: 4.3% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 85% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 246 mi
Best airline from ROC to EWR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 87% | 16 min | 0.9% | 347 |
| Republic Airways | 84% | 13 min | 5.8% | 804 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ROC to EWR
Aim for departures around 5 a.m. (100% on-time); avoid 4 p.m. departures (68%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 86% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 87% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 86% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 9 min |
| Friday | 82% | 17 min |
| Saturday | 84% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 14 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft30%
- Airline operations34%
- National airspace system34%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ROC to EWR delayed?
- 15% of ROC–EWR 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ROC to EWR?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 347 flights. 2 airlines flew ROC–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ROC to EWR?
- Departures around 5 a.m. have the best record (100% on-time), while departures around 4 p.m. have the worst (68%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ROC to EWR?
- The scheduled ROC–EWR flight time averages 1h 24m over 246 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are ROC to EWR 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 is the worst month to fly from ROC to EWR?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 67% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 33-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,151 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.