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Route · BUF → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Buffalo to New York

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), BUF to JFK (Buffalo to New York) ranks #787 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82.1%
On-time
+3.1 pts
vs US avg
88 min
Delay when late
13,149
Flights
#787 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.3%

Best Month

Nov 2024 89%

Worst Month

Dec 2025 61%

Distance

301 mi

Carriers

19

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 103 40 9 0 B6
Nov 2025 117 28 4 0 B6
Oct 2025 136 18 3 0 B6
Sep 2025 120 14 1 1 B6
Aug 2025 116 20 1 0 B6
Jul 2025 124 21 16 0 B6
Jun 2025 114 28 3 0 B6
May 2025 121 30 0 0 B6
Apr 2025 93 15 1 0 OO,B6
Mar 2025 97 17 1 1 B6,OO
Feb 2025 97 33 4 0 B6
Jan 2025 95 30 2 0 B6,OO
Dec 2024 218 74 1 1 9E,B6,OO,YX
Nov 2024 221 24 0 0 9E,B6,YX
Oct 2024 271 30 1 0 B6,9E
Sep 2024 267 34 0 0 YX,9E,B6
Aug 2024 248 64 24 1 B6,YX,9E
Jul 2024 248 72 11 0 9E,B6,YX
Jun 2024 240 51 10 0 9E,B6,DL,YX
May 2024 247 42 2 0 9E,B6,DL,YX
Apr 2024 236 39 4 1 9E,B6,DL,YX
Mar 2024 244 35 2 0 9E,B6,DL,YX,OO
Feb 2024 216 29 5 0 9E,B6,OO,YX
Jan 2024 201 54 33 0 9E,B6,YX,OO

BUF–JFK seasonal on-time pattern

Best: May (86.7%) · weakest: December (76.1%)

75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 76.1%

Strongest calendar month

May

86.7% on-time · ~179 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~206 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

76.1% on-time · ~175 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.3%

138 of 4,190 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

5 of 4,190 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

BUF - Buffalo

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Buffalo, NY.

BUF on-time profile

JFK - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

JFK on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See BUF and JFK side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare BUF vs JFK

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among BUF departures

From BUF, this corridor sits with 12 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 19 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (6 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: New York · fleet on-time rank #2301 of 4927.

What the Data Says About BUF to JFK

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Buffalo to New York (BUF to JFK) running a 82.1% on-time rate over 13,149 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 87.9 minutes. The 301-mile corridor is served by 19 carriers, and over the last 24 months 3.3% of 4,190 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 89% on-time, while Dec 2025 came in at just 61% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, BUF–JFK peaks in May at 86.7% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~206 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 76.1%, a 10.6-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does BUF to JFK rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, BUF to JFK ranks #787 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 BUF to JFK? ▼
Flights from Buffalo to New York have a 82.1% on-time rate based on 13,149 flights. The average delay is 87.9 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 89% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for BUF to JFK? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (138 of 4,190 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from BUF to JFK? ▼
The flight distance from Buffalo (BUF) to New York (JFK) is approximately 301 miles. This route is served by 19 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from BUF to JFK? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (89% on-time). The worst was Dec 2025 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

BUF Airport

Buffalo
JFK Airport

New York
Data source

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

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using BUF–JFK data

BUF–JFK runs 3.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare BUF and JFK airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. BUF airport
  • If your dates flex, May (86.7% on-time) beats December (76.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82.1% 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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