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Route · PWM → JFK · 2020–2025 BTS data

Portland to New York

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PWM to JFK (Portland to New York) ranks #2596 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

82%
On-time
+3 pts
vs US avg
88 min
Delay when late
4,676
Flights
#2596 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

3.3%

Best Month

Nov 2023 98%

Worst Month

Jun 2025 68%

Distance

273 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 45 5 1 0 B6
Sep 2025 49 5 0 0 B6
Aug 2025 62 15 2 0 B6
Jul 2025 61 13 12 1 B6
Jun 2025 53 17 0 0 B6
May 2025 60 14 1 0 B6
Apr 2025 61 14 0 0 YX,B6
Dec 2024 51 10 0 0 9E,YX
Nov 2024 58 2 0 0 YX
Oct 2024 114 25 0 0 YX,B6
Sep 2024 122 20 0 0 YX,9E,B6
Aug 2024 144 41 10 0 B6,YX,9E
Jul 2024 124 33 6 0 9E,B6,YX
Jun 2024 108 30 6 0 9E,B6,YX
May 2024 93 14 3 0 9E,B6,YX
Apr 2024 60 12 0 0 9E,YX
Mar 2024 62 6 0 0 9E
Feb 2024 58 7 1 0 9E
Jan 2024 50 13 3 0 9E,YX
Dec 2023 70 8 2 0 9E
Nov 2023 87 2 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 79 6 0 0 9E,B6
Sep 2023 120 32 12 0 9E,B6
Aug 2023 124 32 4 0 9E,B6

PWM–JFK seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (91.9%) · weakest: January (74.0%)

70%75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82%

Strongest calendar month

November

91.9% on-time · ~74 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

August

~128 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

January

74.0% on-time · ~69 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

3.3%

63 of 1,915 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 1,915 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PWM - Portland

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Portland, ME.

PWM on-time profile

JFK - New York

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

JFK on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare PWM vs JFK

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PWM departures

From PWM, this corridor sits with 9 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 12 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (2 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: New York · fleet on-time rank #2367 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PWM to JFK

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Portland to New York (PWM to JFK) running a 82% on-time rate over 4,676 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 87.9 minutes. The 273-mile corridor is served by 11 carriers, and over the last 24 months 3.3% of 1,915 flights were cancelled, 0.1% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jun 2025 came in at just 68% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PWM–JFK peaks in November at 91.9% on-time while August carries the heaviest traffic (~128 flights per month) ; the softest month is January at 74.0%, a 17.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PWM to JFK rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PWM to JFK ranks #2596 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 PWM to JFK? ▼
Flights from Portland to New York have a 82% on-time rate based on 4,676 flights. The average delay is 87.9 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PWM to JFK? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 3.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (63 of 1,915 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PWM to JFK? ▼
The flight distance from Portland (PWM) to New York (JFK) is approximately 273 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PWM to JFK? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (98% on-time). The worst was Jun 2025 (68% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PWM Airport

Portland
JFK Airport

New York
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 PWM–JFK data

PWM–JFK runs 3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare PWM and JFK airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PWM airport
  • If your dates flex, November (91.9% on-time) beats January (74.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 82% 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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