Newark (EWR) to Burlington (BTV): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The biggest risk when flying EWR to BTV isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.2% 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%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 85% of the time.
- On-time
- 79%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 14 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 266 mi
Best airline from EWR to BTV
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 85% | 10 min | 2.9% | 1,077 |
| United Airlines | 57% | 29 min | 4.1% | 344 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to BTV
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 13 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 9 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 11 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 17 min |
| Friday | 69% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft46%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system19%
- Weather12%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to BTV delayed?
- 21% of EWR–BTV 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 14 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to BTV?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 85%, based on 1,077 flights. 2 airlines flew EWR–BTV frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to BTV?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to BTV?
- The scheduled EWR–BTV flight time averages 1h 24m over 266 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 21% of the time.
- How often are EWR to BTV flights cancelled?
- 3.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — several times the typical US rate, so consider earlier departures or backup options.
- What is the worst month to fly from EWR to BTV?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was August 2025 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,421 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.