78% of flights from New York to Bangor arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is about the typical U.S. route. The noon departures ran on time 81% of the time; the 1 p.m. ones 78%. 10% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for JFK → BGR: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 44% of the time. About 1 in 17 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 124 three hours or more; 4.3% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early78%
- 15–30 min late5.1%
- 30–60 min late6.7%
- 1–2 hours late4.0%
- 2–3 hours late1.1%
- 3+ hours late0.8%
- Diverted0.3%
- Cancelled4.3%
Share of all 372 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 372 | 78% | 4.3% | −16 min | 5.9% | +66 min | Endeavor Air |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at JFK). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026.
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 53 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 52 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 52 | — | — |
| Thursday | 51 | — | — |
| Friday | 52 | — | — |
| Saturday | 60 | — | — |
| Sunday | 52 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: air traffic/airport 7 · airline 6 · weather 3
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 5151 | 12:50 p.m. | 364 | 78% | 4.4% | −16 min | Endeavor Air |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of New York or Bangor. None has been clearly more reliable than JFK → BGR.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK → BGR (this route) | 372 | 78% | 4.3% |
| EWR → BGR Newark to Bangor | 801 | 70% | 5.9% |
| LGA → BGR LaGuardia to Bangor | 1,166 | 70% | 6.3% |
Questions
How often are flights from JFK to BGR on time?
78% of 372 scheduled flights from New York, NY to Bangor, ME arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 4.3% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly JFK to BGR?
Flights scheduled to leave at noon were the most reliable (81% on time). The 1 p.m. departures were the least (78%).
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- BGR → JFK (return)
- New York JFK (JFK) delays by hour
- Flights into Bangor (BGR)
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.