Which airline is most reliable for EWR (Newark) to ROC (Rochester)?

The most reliable airline on the EWR to ROC route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 89%.

How often are flights delayed from EWR to ROC?

About 23% of flights from EWR to ROC experience delays. 77% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on EWR to ROC flights?

When flights from EWR to ROC are delayed, the average delay is approximately 74 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a EWR to ROC flight?

With 77% of EWR to ROC flights arriving on time and an average delay of 74 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at ROC is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

EWR → ROC

EWR (Newark) to ROC (Rochester)

EWR (Newark) to ROC (Rochester) flights arrive on time 77% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 89%. The average delay is 74 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 77% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.

Accurate?

Republic Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 89% on time vs United Airlines at 64%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 89% on time; United Airlines trails at 64%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from EWR

77% on time

Expect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. EWR has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

EWR cancels 3.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at ROC

81% on time

When flights into ROC are late, the average delay is 72 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at ROC: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

ROC has a 2.3% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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Data last updated March 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.