Newark (EWR) to Atlanta (ATL): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on EWR–ATL: 3.1% 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, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 85% of the time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 24 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 17
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 746 mi
Best airline from EWR to ATL
5 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 85% | 7 min | 3.8% | 263 |
| United Airlines | 74% | 21 min | 2.6% | 4,114 |
| Delta Air Lines | 74% | 25 min | 2.9% | 6,357 |
| Spirit Airlines | 67% | 27 min | 5.2% | 1,086 |
| Frontier Airlines | 65% | 33 min | 4.1% | 1,049 |
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 (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 72% | 25 min |
| Tuesday | 77% | 18 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 78% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 25 min |
| Friday | 72% | 26 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 24 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%
- Weather5%
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 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 24 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 263 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 (52%). 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 30m 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?
- 3.1% 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 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 12,869 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.