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

The most reliable airline on the ROC to EWR route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 91%.

How often are flights delayed from ROC to EWR?

About 11% of flights from ROC to EWR experience delays. 89% arrive on time.

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

When flights from ROC to EWR are delayed, the average delay is approximately 104 minutes.

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

With 89% of ROC to EWR flights arriving on time and an average delay of 104 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at EWR is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

ROC → EWR

ROC (Rochester) to EWR (Newark)

ROC (Rochester) to EWR (Newark) flights arrive on time 89% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 91%. The average delay is 104 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated March 2026.

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This route is usually on time. About 89% of flights arrive on schedule.

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

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Republic Airways leads slightly at 91% vs United Airlines at 89%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 91% on time; United Airlines trails at 89%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from ROC

81% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ROC has long runway queues.

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

ROC cancels 2.3% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.

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Arriving at EWR

77% on time

When flights into EWR are late, the average delay is 77 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

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

EWR has a 3.1% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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