Which airline is most reliable for JFK (New York) to MKE (Milwaukee)?

The most reliable airline on the JFK to MKE route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 90%.

How often are flights delayed from JFK to MKE?

About 24% of flights from JFK to MKE experience delays. 76% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on JFK to MKE flights?

When flights from JFK to MKE are delayed, the average delay is approximately 84 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a JFK to MKE flight?

With 76% of JFK to MKE flights arriving on time and an average delay of 84 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at MKE is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

JFK → MKE

JFK (New York) to MKE (Milwaukee)

JFK (New York) to MKE (Milwaukee) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 90%. The average delay is 84 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 76% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Republic Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 90% on time vs JetBlue Airways at 71%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 90% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 71%.

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Good to know

Departing from JFK

78% on time

Expect ~23 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. JFK has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~10 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

JFK cancels 2.4% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at MKE

79% on time

When flights into MKE are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at MKE: TSA is ~21 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

More about MKE →Connection times at MKE →

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