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Route · JFK → ROC · 2020–2025 BTS data

New York to Rochester

The JFK–ROC corridor (New York, NY → Rochester, NY) runs behind the national average, served by 9 carriers across roughly 264 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.6%
On-time
-0.4 pts
vs US avg
78 min
Delay when late
8,521
Flights

Cancelled

3.5%

Best Month

Oct 2024 85%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 52%

Distance

264 mi

Carriers

9

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 48 17 2 1 B6
Nov 2025 56 24 1 0 B6
Oct 2025 60 14 1 0 B6
Sep 2025 60 12 0 0 B6
Aug 2025 62 18 0 0 B6
Jul 2025 62 24 5 0 B6
Jun 2025 54 26 0 0 B6
May 2025 60 20 1 0 B6
Apr 2025 31 12 0 0 B6
Mar 2025 76 22 1 1 B6,YX
Feb 2025 124 41 4 0 B6,YX
Jan 2025 116 28 3 0 B6,YX
Dec 2024 140 47 0 0 9E,B6
Nov 2024 145 25 0 0 B6,YX,9E
Oct 2024 181 27 0 0 YX,B6,9E
Sep 2024 177 34 0 0 YX,9E,B6
Aug 2024 155 59 20 0 B6,9E
Jul 2024 155 62 19 0 9E,B6
Jun 2024 150 39 12 0 9E,B6
May 2024 155 28 6 0 9E,B6
Apr 2024 112 25 4 0 9E,B6
Mar 2024 123 21 0 0 9E,B6
Feb 2024 116 19 2 0 9E,B6
Jan 2024 126 41 8 0 9E,B6

Cancellation Rate

3.5%

89 of 2,544 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

2 of 2,544 flights

What the Data Says About JFK to ROC

8,521 tracked flights put the JFK to ROC pairing (New York to Rochester) at a 78.6% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 77.6 minutes on average. Across the 264-mile route and its 9 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 3.5% cancelled and 0.1% diverted (2,544 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 85% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 52% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from JFK to ROC?
Flights from New York to Rochester have a 78.6% on-time rate based on 8,521 flights. The average delay is 77.6 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 85% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JFK to ROC?
Over the last 24 months, 3.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (89 of 2,544 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JFK to ROC?
The flight distance from New York (JFK) to Rochester (ROC) is approximately 264 miles. This route is served by 9 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JFK to ROC?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (85% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (52% 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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