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Route · ITH → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Ithaca/Cortland to New York

The ITH–JFK corridor (Ithaca/Cortland, NY → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 1 carrier across roughly 189 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.6%
On-time
+7.6 pts
vs US avg
107 min
Delay when late
1,441
Flights

Cancelled

3.2%

Best Month

Sep 2024 98%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 73%

Distance

189 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 59 8 0 0 9E
Nov 2024 58 2 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 62 3 0 0 9E
Sep 2024 60 1 0 0 9E
Aug 2024 62 8 7 0 9E
Jul 2024 62 17 1 0 9E
Jun 2024 60 11 6 0 9E
May 2024 62 6 1 0 9E
Apr 2024 60 7 0 0 9E
Mar 2024 62 9 0 0 9E
Feb 2024 58 4 1 0 9E
Jan 2024 62 9 5 0 9E
Dec 2023 62 11 0 0 9E
Nov 2023 60 4 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 62 5 0 1 9E
Sep 2023 60 6 6 0 9E
Aug 2023 62 7 0 0 9E
Jul 2023 62 13 9 0 9E
Jun 2023 60 7 4 0 9E
May 2023 62 11 0 0 9E
Apr 2023 60 9 2 0 9E
Mar 2023 62 9 1 0 9E
Feb 2023 56 11 1 0 9E
Jan 2023 46 15 2 0 9E

Cancellation Rate

3.2%

46 of 1,441 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,441 flights

What the Data Says About ITH to JFK

Ithaca/Cortland to New York (ITH to JFK) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.6% on-time rate across 1,441 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 107.1 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 189 miles and is served by 1 carrier. Over the most recent 24 months, 46 of 1,441 flights were cancelled (3.2%) and 1 diverted (0.1%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 73% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ITH to JFK?
Flights from Ithaca/Cortland to New York have a 86.6% on-time rate based on 1,441 flights. The average delay is 107.1 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ITH to JFK?
Over the last 24 months, 3.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (46 of 1,441 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ITH to JFK?
The flight distance from Ithaca/Cortland (ITH) to New York (JFK) is approximately 189 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from ITH to JFK?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (98% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (73% 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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