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Route · BGR → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Bangor to New York

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BGR to JFK (Bangor to New York) ranks #4070 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.7%
On-time
+5.7 pts
vs US avg
104 min
Delay when late
1,612
Flights
#4070 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

4.8%

Best Month

May 2023 92%

Worst Month

Jan 2023 61%

Distance

382 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 31 6 0 0 9E
Nov 2024 31 0 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 31 3 0 0 9E
Aug 2024 31 1 4 0 9E
Jul 2024 31 5 3 0 9E
Jun 2024 30 4 1 0 9E
Mar 2024 31 4 0 0 9E
Jan 2024 31 6 2 0 9E
Dec 2023 31 4 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 31 2 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 30 8 4 0 9E
Aug 2023 31 9 0 0 9E
Jul 2023 31 7 7 0 9E
Jun 2023 34 12 3 0 9E
May 2023 62 5 1 0 9E
Apr 2023 60 10 2 0 9E
Mar 2023 62 9 2 0 9E
Feb 2023 56 5 4 0 9E
Jan 2023 61 24 5 0 9E
Dec 2022 59 5 3 0 9E
Nov 2022 56 8 0 0 9E
Oct 2022 62 13 1 0 9E
Sep 2022 60 7 1 0 9E
Aug 2022 62 7 7 0 9E

BGR–JFK seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (91.1%) · weakest: January (67.4%)

60%70%80%90%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 87.6%

Strongest calendar month

February

91.1% on-time · ~56 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~56 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

67.4% on-time · ~46 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

4.8%

50 of 1,035 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,035 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BGR departures

From BGR, this corridor sits with 5 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 7 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 0 below 75%). Destination: New York · fleet on-time rank #1319 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BGR to JFK

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Bangor to New York (BGR to JFK) running a 84.7% on-time rate over 1,612 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 104.2 minutes. The 382-mile corridor is served by 2 carriers, and over the last 24 months 4.8% of 1,035 flights were cancelled, 0.0% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2023 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while Jan 2023 came in at just 61% - a 31-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BGR–JFK peaks in February at 91.1% on-time ; the softest month is January at 67.4%, a 23.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BGR to JFK rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BGR to JFK ranks #4070 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from BGR to JFK?
Flights from Bangor to New York have a 84.7% on-time rate based on 1,612 flights. The average delay is 104.2 minutes. The best recent month was May 2023 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BGR to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 4.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (50 of 1,035 flights) and 0.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BGR to JFK?
The flight distance from Bangor (BGR) to New York (JFK) is approximately 382 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BGR to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2023 (92% on-time). The worst was Jan 2023 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using BGR–JFK data

BGR–JFK runs 5.7 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare BGR and JFK airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BGR airport
  • If your dates flex, February (91.1% on-time) beats January (67.4%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.7% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

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

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