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Route · JFK → BTV · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Burlington

The JFK–BTV corridor (New York, NY → Burlington, VT) runs ahead of the national average, served by 7 carriers across roughly 266 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.3%
On-time
+1.3 pts
vs US avg
76 min
Delay when late
5,079
Flights

Cancelled

3.2%

Best Month

Oct 2024 98%

Worst Month

Jul 2023 69%

Distance

266 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 59 14 0 0 9E,YX
Nov 2024 58 2 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 62 1 0 0 9E
Sep 2024 60 5 0 0 9E
Aug 2024 62 14 4 0 9E
Jul 2024 62 9 6 0 9E
Jun 2024 60 10 3 0 9E
May 2024 62 11 2 0 9E
Apr 2024 60 8 2 1 9E
Mar 2024 62 9 0 0 9E
Feb 2024 58 3 1 0 9E
Jan 2024 67 16 3 1 9E,B6
Dec 2023 119 20 5 4 9E,B6
Nov 2023 128 22 0 0 9E,B6
Oct 2023 124 16 0 0 9E,B6
Sep 2023 119 28 8 1 9E,B6
Aug 2023 120 29 3 0 9E,B6
Jul 2023 119 37 14 0 9E,B6
Jun 2023 119 25 7 0 9E,B6
May 2023 128 18 0 0 9E,B6
Apr 2023 159 48 5 0 B6,9E
Mar 2023 186 56 5 0 B6,YX,9E
Feb 2023 168 37 6 0 9E,B6,YX
Jan 2023 171 46 3 2 9E,B6,YX

Cancellation Rate

3.2%

77 of 2,392 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

9 of 2,392 flights

What the Data Says About JFK to BTV

5,079 tracked flights put the JFK to BTV pairing (New York to Burlington) at a 80.3% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 75.5 minutes on average. Across the 266-mile route and its 7 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 3.2% cancelled and 0.4% diverted (2,392 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jul 2023 came in at just 69% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from JFK to BTV?
Flights from New York to Burlington have a 80.3% on-time rate based on 5,079 flights. The average delay is 75.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JFK to BTV?
Over the last 24 months, 3.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (77 of 2,392 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JFK to BTV?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Burlington (BTV) is approximately 266 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JFK to BTV?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (98% on-time). The worst was Jul 2023 (69% 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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