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Route · JFK → MKE · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Milwaukee

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JFK to MKE (New York to Milwaukee) ranks #3786 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.6%
On-time
-3.4 pts
vs US avg
95 min
Delay when late
2,069
Flights
#3786 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.0%

Best Month

Nov 2024 96%

Worst Month

Jul 2023 60%

Distance

745 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Jan 2025 31 11 1 0 OO
Dec 2024 49 12 1 0 OO
Nov 2024 54 2 0 0 OO
Oct 2024 80 15 0 0 OO,B6
Sep 2024 83 12 0 0 OO,B6
Aug 2024 93 32 8 0 B6,OO
Jul 2024 93 30 3 0 B6,OO
Jun 2024 84 28 4 0 9E,B6,OO
May 2024 62 5 1 1 9E,B6
Apr 2024 60 10 0 0 9E,B6
Mar 2024 62 8 0 0 9E,B6
Feb 2024 58 9 2 1 9E,B6,YX
Jan 2024 62 12 4 0 B6,YX
Dec 2023 62 11 0 0 OO,YX,B6
Nov 2023 59 7 0 0 B6,OO
Oct 2023 62 21 0 0 B6,OO
Sep 2023 60 20 3 0 B6,OO
Aug 2023 62 15 1 0 B6,OO
Jul 2023 62 25 9 0 B6,OO
Jun 2023 60 17 5 0 B6,OO
May 2023 62 8 0 0 B6,OO
Apr 2023 60 16 1 0 OO,B6
Mar 2023 62 19 0 0 OO,B6,9E
Feb 2023 56 13 3 0 9E,B6

JFK–MKE seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (83.8%) · weakest: August (67.7%)

65%70%75%80%85% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.9%

Strongest calendar month

November

83.8% on-time · ~58 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

July

~72 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

August

67.7% on-time · ~72 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.0%

46 of 1,538 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 1,538 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

MKE - Milwaukee

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Milwaukee, WI.

MKE on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare JFK vs MKE

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: Milwaukee · fleet on-time rank #4379 of 4927.

What the Data Says About JFK to MKE

The New York to Milwaukee corridor (JFK to MKE) posts a 75.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,069 tracked flights. Late flights run 94.7 minutes behind on average. 11 carriers cover the 745-mile route; over the last 24 months, 46 of 1,538 flights were cancelled (3.0%) and 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2024 posted the strongest performance at 96% on-time, while Jul 2023 came in at just 60% - a 37-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, JFK–MKE peaks in November at 83.8% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~72 flights per month) ; the softest month is August at 67.7%, a 16.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JFK to MKE rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JFK to MKE ranks #3786 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 MKE? ▼
Flights from New York to Milwaukee have a 75.6% on-time rate based on 2,069 flights. The average delay is 94.7 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2024 with 96% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JFK to MKE? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (46 of 1,538 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JFK to MKE? ▼
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Milwaukee (MKE) is approximately 745 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JFK to MKE? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2024 (96% on-time). The worst was Jul 2023 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

JFK Airport

New York
MKE Airport

Milwaukee
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–MKE data

JFK–MKE is mid-pack at 75.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare JFK and MKE airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JFK airport
  • If your dates flex, November (83.8% on-time) beats August (67.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.6% 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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