Rochester (ROC) to New York (JFK): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on ROC–JFK: 3.7% 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, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 26m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 264 mi
Best airline from ROC to JFK
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 84% | 15 min | 6.6% | 533 |
| Republic Airways | 82% | 10 min | 1.4% | 217 |
| JetBlue Airways | 77% | 22 min | 2.9% | 1,360 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ROC to JFK
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (42%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 21 min |
| Tuesday | 80% | 16 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 87% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 22 min |
| Friday | 81% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 77% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 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?
- 21% of ROC–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 19 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 533 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 (91% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (42%). 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 21% of the time.
- How often are ROC to JFK flights cancelled?
- 3.7% 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 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 2,110 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.