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Route · JFK → MVY · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Martha's Vineyard

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JFK to MVY (New York to Martha's Vineyard) ranks #3974 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.2%
On-time
-0.8 pts
vs US avg
84 min
Delay when late
1,741
Flights
#3974 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.8%

Best Month

Jun 2021 86%

Worst Month

Jul 2021 67%

Distance

173 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Sep 2025 39 5 0 0 YX,B6
Aug 2025 93 13 0 0 YX,B6
Jul 2025 93 18 6 0 B6,YX
Jun 2025 40 7 0 1 B6,YX
Sep 2024 35 5 0 0 YX,B6
Aug 2024 93 23 9 1 B6,YX
Jul 2024 93 20 5 1 B6,YX
Jun 2024 78 17 6 0 B6,YX
Sep 2023 39 9 4 0 B6,YX
Aug 2023 93 26 0 0 B6,YX
Jul 2023 93 23 7 0 B6,YX
Jun 2023 76 20 4 1 B6,YX
Sep 2022 46 7 0 0 YX,B6
Aug 2022 124 28 2 0 B6,YX
Jul 2022 124 36 1 0 YX,B6
Jun 2022 112 24 6 1 YX,B6
Sep 2021 39 6 3 0 YX,B6
Aug 2021 110 29 5 0 YX,B6
Jul 2021 113 37 5 0 YX,B6
Jun 2021 116 16 3 1 YX,9E,B6
Sep 2020 30 4 0 0 B6
Aug 2020 31 4 0 0 B6
Jul 2020 31 2 0 0 B6

Cancellation Rate

3.8%

66 of 1,741 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

6 of 1,741 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: Martha's Vineyard · fleet on-time rank #3779 of 4927.

What the Data Says About JFK to MVY

The New York to Martha's Vineyard corridor (JFK to MVY) posts a 78.2% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 1,741 tracked flights. Late flights run 84.2 minutes behind on average. 4 carriers cover the 173-mile route; over the last 24 months, 66 of 1,741 flights were cancelled (3.8%) and 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jun 2021 posted the strongest performance at 86% on-time, while Jul 2021 came in at just 67% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, JFK–MVY peaks in September at 84.2% on-time while July carries the heaviest traffic (~91 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 75.1%, a 9.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JFK to MVY rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JFK to MVY ranks #3974 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 MVY?
Flights from New York to Martha's Vineyard have a 78.2% on-time rate based on 1,741 flights. The average delay is 84.2 minutes. The best recent month was Jun 2021 with 86% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JFK to MVY?
Over the last 24 months, 3.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (66 of 1,741 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JFK to MVY?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Martha's Vineyard (MVY) is approximately 173 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JFK to MVY?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jun 2021 (86% on-time). The worst was Jul 2021 (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–MVY data

JFK–MVY is mid-pack at 78.2% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare JFK and MVY airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JFK airport
  • If your dates flex, September (84.2% on-time) beats July (75.1%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.2% 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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