Rochester (ROC) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on ROC–JFK: 3.8% 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, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.8%
- Flights/day
- 1.7
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 264 mi
Best airline from ROC to JFK
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 84% | 15 min | 6.1% | 443 |
| Republic Airways | 82% | 10 min | 1.4% | 217 |
| JetBlue Airways | 78% | 21 min | 3.4% | 1,422 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ROC to JFK
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (39%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 80% | 22 min |
| Friday | 81% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 73% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft39%
- Airline operations38%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ROC to JFK delayed?
- 20% of ROC–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 ROC to JFK?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 443 flights. 3 airlines flew ROC–JFK frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ROC to JFK?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (39%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ROC to JFK?
- The scheduled ROC–JFK flight time averages 1h 26m over 264 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are ROC to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.8% 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 JFK?
- December 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 65% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 98%. If your dates are flexible, that 32-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.