Newark (EWR) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Newark (EWR) to Atlanta (ATL) effectively runs on two schedules. In April 2026, 87% of arrivals were on time; in May 2025 that fell to 45% — a 42-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 73% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (81% vs 58%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 17
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 29m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 746 mi
Best airline from EWR to ATL
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 85% | 7 min | 3.1% | 259 |
| United Airlines | 75% | 21 min | 2.4% | 3,918 |
| Delta Air Lines | 74% | 24 min | 2.5% | 6,100 |
| Spirit Airlines | 67% | 27 min | 5.4% | 1,142 |
| Frontier Airlines | 65% | 33 min | 3.6% | 928 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to ATL
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (84% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (51%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 24 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 17 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 25 min |
| Friday | 73% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 23 min |
| Sunday | 68% | 31 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft44%
- Airline operations29%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to ATL delayed?
- 27% of EWR–ATL flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to ATL?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 259 flights. 5 airlines flew EWR–ATL frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to ATL?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (84% on-time), while departures around 8 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 EWR to ATL?
- The scheduled EWR–ATL flight time averages 2h 29m over 746 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are EWR to ATL flights cancelled?
- 2.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from EWR to ATL?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 45% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 12,347 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.