Newark (EWR) to Memphis (MEM): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Delays are only half the story on EWR–MEM: 4.3% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 75% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 79% of the time.
- On-time
- 75%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 20 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.3%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 0m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 946 mi
Best airline from EWR to MEM
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 79% | 16 min | 4.2% | 779 |
| United Airlines | 36% | 60 min | 4.9% | 82 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to MEM
Aim for departures around 2 p.m. (90% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (56%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 81% | 12 min |
| Tuesday | 81% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 74% | 25 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 19 min |
| Friday | 70% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 75% | 30 min |
| Sunday | 70% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft55%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system14%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to MEM delayed?
- 25% of EWR–MEM 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 20 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to MEM?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 79%, based on 779 flights. 2 airlines flew EWR–MEM frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to MEM?
- Departures around 2 p.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (56%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to MEM?
- The scheduled EWR–MEM flight time averages 3h 0m over 946 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 25% of the time.
- How often are EWR to MEM flights cancelled?
- 4.3% 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 MEM?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 51% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 91%. If your dates are flexible, that 41-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 861 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.