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Route · JFK → ITH · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Ithaca/Cortland

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

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.3%
On-time
+4.3 pts
vs US avg
94 min
Delay when late
1,442
Flights

Cancelled

3.7%

Best Month

Feb 2024 97%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 69%

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 4 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 62 4 0 1 9E
Sep 2024 60 4 0 0 9E
Aug 2024 62 16 7 0 9E
Jul 2024 62 19 3 0 9E
Jun 2024 60 15 6 1 9E
May 2024 62 6 2 0 9E
Apr 2024 60 9 1 0 9E
Mar 2024 62 11 0 0 9E
Feb 2024 58 2 1 0 9E
Jan 2024 62 12 5 0 9E
Dec 2023 62 7 0 0 9E
Nov 2023 60 5 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 62 5 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 60 10 6 0 9E
Aug 2023 62 17 1 0 9E
Jul 2023 62 17 10 0 9E
Jun 2023 60 11 5 0 9E
May 2023 62 10 0 0 9E
Apr 2023 60 14 2 0 9E
Mar 2023 62 11 1 1 9E
Feb 2023 56 9 1 1 9E
Jan 2023 47 15 2 0 9E

Cancellation Rate

3.7%

53 of 1,442 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,442 flights

What the Data Says About JFK to ITH

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show New York to Ithaca/Cortland (JFK to ITH) running a 83.3% on-time rate over 1,442 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 93.5 minutes. The 189-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 3.7% of 1,442 flights were cancelled, 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 69% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from JFK to ITH?
Flights from New York to Ithaca/Cortland have a 83.3% on-time rate based on 1,442 flights. The average delay is 93.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JFK to ITH?
Over the last 24 months, 3.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (53 of 1,442 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JFK to ITH?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Ithaca/Cortland (ITH) is approximately 189 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from JFK to ITH?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (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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