Newark (EWR) to Jackson (JAC): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Newark (EWR) to Jackson (JAC) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 289 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 68% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4.6% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 30 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.6%
- Flights/day
- 0.79
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,874 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to JAC
Aim for departures around 4 p.m. (78% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (63%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 69% | 24 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 75% | 16 min |
| Wednesday | 68% | 34 min |
| Thursday | 62% | 33 min |
| Friday | 68% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 70% | 51 min |
| Sunday | 63% | 36 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft37%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system18%
- Weather21%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to JAC delayed?
- 32% of EWR–JAC 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 30 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to JAC?
- Departures around 4 p.m. have the best record (78% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (63%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to JAC?
- The scheduled EWR–JAC flight time averages 4h 59m over 1,874 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are EWR to JAC flights cancelled?
- 4.6% 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 JAC?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 41% of arrivals on time. The best was March 2025 at 82%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 571 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.