Atlanta (ATL) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Atlanta (ATL) to Newark (EWR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.2% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 68% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 78% of the time.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 17
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 14m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 746 mi
Best airline from ATL to EWR
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 78% | 32 min | 5.3% | 263 |
| United Airlines | 76% | 24 min | 3.0% | 4,112 |
| Spirit Airlines | 66% | 28 min | 5.3% | 1,084 |
| Delta Air Lines | 66% | 27 min | 2.9% | 6,357 |
| Frontier Airlines | 56% | 42 min | 3.8% | 1,048 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ATL to EWR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 67% | 29 min |
| Tuesday | 72% | 21 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 76% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 29 min |
| Friday | 67% | 31 min |
| Saturday | 68% | 29 min |
| Sunday | 64% | 33 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft21%
- Airline operations26%
- National airspace system49%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ATL to EWR delayed?
- 32% of ATL–EWR flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 27 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from ATL to EWR?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 263 flights. 5 airlines flew ATL–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ATL to EWR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (51%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ATL to EWR?
- The scheduled ATL–EWR flight time averages 2h 14m over 746 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are ATL to EWR flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from ATL to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 36% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 83%. If your dates are flexible, that 47-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 12,864 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.