Newark (EWR) to Memphis (MEM): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on EWR–MEM: 5.6% 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, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 1m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 946 mi
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 (54%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 15 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 80% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 78% | 16 min |
| Friday | 72% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft54%
- Airline operations27%
- National airspace system15%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to MEM delayed?
- 24% of EWR–MEM 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 19 minutes.
- 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 (54%). 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 1m over 946 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are EWR to MEM flights cancelled?
- 5.6% 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 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 928 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.