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Route · JFK → BGR · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Bangor

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JFK to BGR (New York to Bangor) ranks #4068 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.6%
On-time
+5.6 pts
vs US avg
79 min
Delay when late
1,613
Flights
#4068 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

4.9%

Best Month

Feb 2023 93%

Worst Month

Jan 2023 67%

Distance

382 mi

Carriers

2

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 31 4 0 0 9E
Nov 2024 30 2 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 31 1 0 0 9E
Aug 2024 31 8 6 0 9E
Jul 2024 31 10 4 0 9E
Jun 2024 30 8 4 0 9E
Mar 2024 31 5 0 0 9E
Jan 2024 32 9 2 0 9E
Dec 2023 31 4 0 2 9E
Oct 2023 31 2 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 30 6 3 0 9E
Aug 2023 31 3 0 0 9E
Jul 2023 31 8 3 0 9E
Jun 2023 33 9 1 0 9E
May 2023 62 9 0 0 9E
Apr 2023 60 12 3 0 9E
Mar 2023 62 9 2 0 9E
Feb 2023 56 4 4 0 9E
Jan 2023 61 20 5 0 9E
Dec 2022 59 11 6 0 9E
Nov 2022 57 14 0 0 9E
Oct 2022 62 12 1 0 9E
Sep 2022 59 7 1 0 9E
Aug 2022 62 12 6 0 9E

JFK–BGR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (92.9%) · weakest: January (68.8%)

60%70%80%90%100% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 84.3%

Strongest calendar month

February

92.9% on-time · ~56 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~56 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

68.8% on-time · ~47 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

4.9%

51 of 1,034 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

2 of 1,034 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among JFK departures

From JFK, this corridor sits with 50 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 66 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 13 below 75%). Destination: Bangor · fleet on-time rank #1367 of 4927.

What the Data Says About JFK to BGR

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show New York to Bangor (JFK to BGR) running a 84.6% on-time rate over 1,613 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 79.0 minutes. The 382-mile corridor is served by 2 carriers, and over the last 24 months 4.9% of 1,034 flights were cancelled, 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2023 posted the strongest performance at 93% on-time, while Jan 2023 came in at just 67% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, JFK–BGR peaks in February at 92.9% on-time ; the softest month is January at 68.8%, a 24.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JFK to BGR rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JFK to BGR ranks #4068 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 JFK to BGR?
Flights from New York to Bangor have a 84.6% on-time rate based on 1,613 flights. The average delay is 79.0 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2023 with 93% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JFK to BGR?
Over the last 24 months, 4.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (51 of 1,034 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JFK to BGR?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Bangor (BGR) is approximately 382 miles. This route is served by 2 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JFK to BGR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2023 (93% on-time). The worst was Jan 2023 (67% 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 JFK–BGR data

JFK–BGR runs 5.6 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare JFK and BGR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JFK airport
  • If your dates flex, February (92.9% on-time) beats January (68.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.6% 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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