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Route · JFK → ORH · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Worcester

The JFK–ORH corridor (New York, NY → Worcester, MA) runs ahead of the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 150 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.8%
On-time
+0.8 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
2,432
Flights

Cancelled

2.6%

Best Month

May 2023 84%

Worst Month

Apr 2023 71%

Distance

150 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Jun 2025 30 3 0 0 YX
May 2025 31 3 0 0 YX
Apr 2025 30 1 0 0 YX
Mar 2025 31 4 0 1 YX
Jan 2025 31 6 0 0 YX
Dec 2024 31 8 2 0 YX
Nov 2024 30 4 0 0 YX
Oct 2024 31 1 0 0 YX
Sep 2024 30 1 0 0 YX
Aug 2024 31 3 1 0 YX
Jul 2024 31 2 1 0 YX
Jun 2024 30 1 0 0 YX
May 2024 31 5 1 0 YX
Apr 2024 30 0 1 0 YX
Mar 2024 31 1 0 0 YX
Oct 2023 31 1 0 1 YX
Sep 2023 30 3 2 0 YX
Aug 2023 31 1 0 0 YX
Jul 2023 31 2 3 0 YX
Jun 2023 57 10 0 0 B6,YX
May 2023 93 15 0 0 B6,YX
Apr 2023 90 26 6 0 YX,B6
Mar 2023 93 23 7 0 B6,YX
Feb 2023 84 19 2 1 B6,YX

Cancellation Rate

2.6%

26 of 999 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

3 of 999 flights

What the Data Says About JFK to ORH

2,432 tracked flights put the JFK to ORH pairing (New York to Worcester) at a 79.8% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 70.2 minutes on average. Across the 150-mile route and its 4 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.6% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (999 flights sampled).

Monthly performance varies moderately here: May 2023 was the strongest month at 84% on-time versus Apr 2023 at 71%, a 13-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from JFK to ORH?
Flights from New York to Worcester have a 79.8% on-time rate based on 2,432 flights. The average delay is 70.2 minutes. The best recent month was May 2023 with 84% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JFK to ORH?
Over the last 24 months, 2.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (26 of 999 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JFK to ORH?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Worcester (ORH) is approximately 150 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JFK to ORH?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2023 (84% on-time). The worst was Apr 2023 (71% 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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