Newark (EWR) to Bangor (BGR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Newark (EWR) to Bangor (BGR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 6.3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 78% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 393 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to BGR
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 72% | 32 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 21 min |
| Friday | 73% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 17 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 20 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft38%
- Airline operations30%
- National airspace system20%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to BGR delayed?
- 22% of EWR–BGR 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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to BGR?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 8 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 EWR to BGR?
- The scheduled EWR–BGR flight time averages 1h 36m over 393 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are EWR to BGR flights cancelled?
- 6.3% 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 BGR?
- June 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 52% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,194 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.