Bangor (BGR) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on BGR–EWR: 5.6% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 74% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 50m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 393 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BGR to EWR
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 12 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 82% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 78% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 22 min |
| Friday | 70% | 31 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft19%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system52%
- Weather8%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BGR to EWR delayed?
- 26% of BGR–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 20 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BGR to EWR?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 12 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BGR to EWR?
- The scheduled BGR–EWR flight time averages 1h 50m over 393 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are BGR to EWR flights cancelled?
- 5.6% 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 BGR to EWR?
- August 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 58% of arrivals on time. The best was January 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,195 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.