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Route · BGR → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Bangor to New York

The BGR–JFK corridor (Bangor, ME → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 2 carriers across roughly 382 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.7%
On-time
+5.7 pts
vs US avg
104 min
Delay when late
1,612
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

4.8%

50 of 1,035 flights

Diversion Rate

0.0%

0 of 1,035 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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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