Newark (EWR) to Wilmington (ILM): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Newark (EWR) to Wilmington (ILM) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 278 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 81% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 3.9% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 10 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.76
- 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 (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 16 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 88% | 7 min |
| Wednesday | 83% | 6 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 13 min |
| Friday | 81% | 13 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 9 min |
| Sunday | 84% | 7 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft49%
- Airline operations22%
- National airspace system30%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to ILM delayed?
- 19% of EWR–ILM 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 10 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 (78%). 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 19% of the time.
- How often are EWR to ILM flights cancelled?
- 3.9% 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 day of the week is most reliable for EWR to ILM?
- Tuesday flights have the best record at 88% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Monday trails at 70%.
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Based on 491 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.