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Route · JFK → ITH · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Ithaca/Cortland

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JFK to ITH (New York to Ithaca/Cortland) ranks #4192 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

83.3%
On-time
+4.3 pts
vs US avg
94 min
Delay when late
1,442
Flights
#4192 of 4927
Corpus placement

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

JFK–ITH seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (92.7%) · weakest: July (71.0%)

65%70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 87.6%

Strongest calendar month

October

92.7% on-time · ~62 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~62 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

71.0% on-time · ~62 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.7%

53 of 1,442 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,442 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

JFK - New York

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for New York, NY.

JFK on-time profile

ITH - Ithaca/Cortland

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Ithaca/Cortland, NY.

ITH on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See JFK and ITH side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare JFK vs ITH

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: Ithaca/Cortland · fleet on-time rank #1835 of 4927.

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.

On the multi-year calendar, JFK–ITH peaks in October at 92.7% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~62 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 71.0%, a 21.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JFK to ITH rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JFK to ITH ranks #4192 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 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.

Airports on this route

JFK Airport

New York
ITH Airport

Ithaca/Cortland
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using JFK–ITH data

JFK–ITH runs 4.3 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 ITH airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JFK airport
  • If your dates flex, October (92.7% on-time) beats July (71.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 83.3% 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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