BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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Buffalo, NY (BUF) to New York, NY (JFK) flight delay odds

75.3% of 1,217 official scheduled BUF-to-JFK flights arrived on time; 15.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 4.9% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALHigher disruption
75.3%arrived on time
15.1%30+ min late
4.9%cancelled
1,217scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.4%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.8%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+7.8 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for BUF to JFK?

Among qualifying BUF-to-JFK departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 83.5% of 358 flights. Evening was lowest at 67.4% across 356 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning35883.5%7.5%3.6%
Late morning27777.3%12.6%3.6%
Afternoon22672.6%18.1%5.8%
Evening35667.4%22.8%6.7%

Which weekday was most reliable for BUF to JFK?

Among qualifying BUF-to-JFK weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 81.4% of 172 flights. Sunday was lowest at 67.2% across 177 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday17871.3%15.2%9.0%
Tuesday17281.4%9.9%4.7%
Wednesday16776.0%15.6%3.0%
Thursday17573.1%19.4%3.4%
Friday17379.2%14.5%2.9%
Saturday17579.4%12.6%3.4%
Sunday17767.2%18.6%7.9%

Which airline was most reliable for BUF to JFK?

Only JetBlue Airways met the BUF-to-JFK airline threshold: 75.3% of 1,217 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
JetBlue Airways1,21775.3%15.1%4.9%

Which month was most reliable for BUF to JFK?

Among qualifying BUF-to-JFK month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 89.4% of 104 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 51.6% across 62 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202512470.2%13.7%12.9%
August 202511681.9%14.7%0.9%
September 202512086.7%10.8%0.8%
October 202513684.6%9.6%2.2%
November 202511772.6%17.9%3.4%
December 202510352.4%26.2%8.7%
January 20266251.6%25.8%14.5%
February 20268165.4%18.5%13.6%
March 20267479.7%14.9%1.4%
April 20266288.7%9.7%0.0%
May 202610489.4%5.8%0.0%
June 202611872.0%18.6%4.2%

What drove BUF to JFK delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded BUF-to-JFK delay category, accounting for 50.8% of 20,806 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline21.8%
Late aircraft50.8%
National airspace27.4%
Weather0.1%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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