Newark (EWR) to Madison (MSN): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Newark (EWR) to Madison (MSN) has an unusually high scrub rate — 7.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 73% land on time, below the national average of 78%. Republic Airways has been the safer pick, arriving on time 78% of the time.
- On-time
- 73%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 22 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 7.1%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 41m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 799 mi
Best airline from EWR to MSN
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 78% | 19 min | 9.1% | 613 |
| United Airlines | 62% | 29 min | 1.0% | 209 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to MSN
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (85% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (64%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 23 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 73% | 19 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 20 min |
| Friday | 73% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 74% | 21 min |
| Sunday | 66% | 37 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 operations21%
- National airspace system23%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to MSN delayed?
- 27% of EWR–MSN 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 22 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to MSN?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 613 flights. 2 airlines flew EWR–MSN frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to MSN?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (85% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (64%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to MSN?
- The scheduled EWR–MSN flight time averages 2h 41m over 799 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 27% of the time.
- How often are EWR to MSN flights cancelled?
- 7.1% 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 MSN?
- November 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 47% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 42-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 822 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.