Newark (EWR) to Wilmington (ILM): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The biggest risk when flying EWR to ILM isn't a late arrival — it's not departing at all. 5.2% 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%.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 11 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.2%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 51m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 488 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to ILM
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (86% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (77%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 8 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 11 min |
| Friday | 79% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 8 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft52%
- Airline operations20%
- National airspace system28%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to ILM delayed?
- 20% of EWR–ILM 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 11 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to ILM?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (86% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (77%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to ILM?
- The scheduled EWR–ILM flight time averages 1h 51m over 488 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are EWR to ILM flights cancelled?
- 5.2% 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 day of the week is most reliable for EWR to ILM?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 85% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 73%.
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Based on 612 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.