Newark (EWR) to Burlington (BTV): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying EWR to BTV isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 3.1% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled, several times the typical US rate. When flights do go, 80% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 86% of the time.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 13 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 266 mi
Best airline from EWR to BTV
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 86% | 9 min | 2.9% | 1,088 |
| United Airlines | 57% | 29 min | 3.5% | 314 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to BTV
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 12 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 10 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 16 min |
| Friday | 72% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 78% | 13 min |
| Sunday | 80% | 14 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 operations24%
- National airspace system21%
- Weather10%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to BTV delayed?
- 20% of EWR–BTV 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 13 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to BTV?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 86%, based on 1,088 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 (91% 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 20% of the time.
- How often are EWR to BTV 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 BTV?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2026 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 34-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,402 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.