ROC (Rochester) to EWR (Newark) flights arrive on time 85% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 87%. The average delay is 86 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.ROC → EWR
ROC (Rochester) to EWR (Newark)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 85% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by air traffic and busy airspace.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — United Airlines leads slightly at 87% vs Republic Airways at 85%.
Airline Comparison
United Airlines leads at 87% on time; Republic Airways trails at 85%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from ROC
79% on timeExpect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ROC has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~9 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
Arriving at EWR
78% on timeWhen flights into EWR are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at EWR: TSA is ~36 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
EWR has a 2.8% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.