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Route · ACK → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Nantucket to New York

The ACK–JFK corridor (Nantucket, MA → New York, NY) runs behind the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 199 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.2%
On-time
-2.8 pts
vs US avg
106 min
Delay when late
2,109
Flights

Cancelled

5.1%

Best Month

Sep 2022 83%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 57%

Distance

199 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Sep 2025 39 9 0 0 YX,B6
Aug 2025 85 18 1 0 YX,B6
Jul 2025 93 36 9 0 B6,YX
Jun 2025 68 29 5 0 B6,YX
Sep 2024 35 2 1 0 YX,B6
Aug 2024 93 21 11 0 B6,YX
Jul 2024 93 30 5 0 B6,YX
Jun 2024 78 17 7 0 B6,YX
May 2024 32 8 1 0 B6,YX
Oct 2023 38 10 1 0 B6
Sep 2023 65 21 8 0 B6,YX
Aug 2023 97 24 2 0 B6,YX
Jul 2023 105 36 13 0 B6,YX
Jun 2023 97 31 5 0 B6,YX
May 2023 42 10 0 0 B6,YX
Sep 2022 60 10 0 0 9E,B6
Aug 2022 124 22 0 0 9E,B6
Jul 2022 125 26 3 1 9E,B6
Jun 2022 112 22 5 0 9E,B6
May 2022 37 9 1 0 9E,B6
Oct 2021 30 1 0 0 B6
Sep 2021 67 13 2 0 9E,B6
Aug 2021 112 26 4 0 9E,B6
Jul 2021 138 44 12 0 9E,B6

Cancellation Rate

5.1%

96 of 1,865 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,865 flights

What the Data Says About ACK to JFK

The Nantucket to New York corridor (ACK to JFK) posts a 76.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,109 tracked flights. Late flights run 105.9 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 199-mile route; over the last 24 months, 96 of 1,865 flights were cancelled (5.1%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2022 posted the strongest performance at 83% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 57% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ACK to JFK?
Flights from Nantucket to New York have a 76.2% on-time rate based on 2,109 flights. The average delay is 105.9 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2022 with 83% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ACK to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 5.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (96 of 1,865 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ACK to JFK?
The flight distance from Nantucket (ACK) to New York (JFK) is approximately 199 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ACK to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2022 (83% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (57% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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