Burlington (BTV) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying BTV to EWR isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 4.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 79% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.6
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 33m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 266 mi
Best airline from BTV to EWR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 85% | 13 min | 2.8% | 323 |
| Republic Airways | 77% | 22 min | 4.5% | 1,304 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BTV to EWR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (35%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 80% | 18 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 81% | 24 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 17 min |
| Friday | 76% | 27 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 24 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft26%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system50%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BTV to EWR delayed?
- 21% of BTV–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.
- Which airline is most reliable from BTV to EWR?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 323 flights. 2 airlines flew BTV–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BTV to EWR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (35%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BTV to EWR?
- The scheduled BTV–EWR flight time averages 1h 33m over 266 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are BTV to EWR flights cancelled?
- 4.2% 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 BTV to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 54-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,627 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.