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Route · EWR → ROC · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to Rochester

The EWR–ROC corridor (Newark, NJ → Rochester, NY) runs behind the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 246 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.4%
On-time
-1.6 pts
vs US avg
71 min
Delay when late
2,955
Flights

Cancelled

3.7%

Best Month

Sep 2025 93%

Worst Month

May 2025 59%

Distance

246 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 34 8 1 0 YX,UA
Nov 2025 63 11 6 1 YX
Oct 2025 33 9 1 0 YX
Sep 2025 56 4 2 0 YX
Aug 2025 56 7 1 0 YX
Jul 2025 57 13 12 0 YX
Jun 2025 54 11 3 0 YX
May 2025 54 22 1 0 UA,YX
Apr 2025 60 10 1 0 UA,YX
Mar 2025 62 9 0 0 YX,UA
Feb 2025 45 9 0 0 UA,YX
Jan 2025 31 6 0 0 UA
Dec 2024 31 13 0 0 UA
Nov 2024 30 16 0 0 UA
Oct 2024 57 9 0 0 UA,YX
Sep 2024 59 15 0 0 YX,UA
Aug 2024 60 18 3 0 YX,UA
Jul 2024 62 18 3 0 UA,YX
Jun 2024 56 13 2 0 UA,YX
May 2024 39 13 1 0 YX,UA
Apr 2024 30 10 1 0 UA
Mar 2024 31 8 0 0 UA
Feb 2024 40 3 1 0 UA,YX
Jan 2024 39 5 3 0 YX,UA

Cancellation Rate

3.7%

42 of 1,139 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,139 flights

What the Data Says About EWR to ROC

The Newark to Rochester corridor (EWR to ROC) posts a 77.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,955 tracked flights. Late flights run 71.2 minutes behind on average. 6 carriers cover the 246-mile route; over the last 24 months, 42 of 1,139 flights were cancelled (3.7%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 59% - a 34-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from EWR to ROC?
Flights from Newark to Rochester have a 77.4% on-time rate based on 2,955 flights. The average delay is 71.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EWR to ROC?
Over the last 24 months, 3.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (42 of 1,139 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EWR to ROC?
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Rochester (ROC) is approximately 246 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EWR to ROC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (93% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (59% 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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