Newark (EWR) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on EWR–PBI. May 2026 flights landed on schedule 87% of the time, but May 2025 dropped to 66% — a gap of 21 points. Across the full period the route averages 76% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 68%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 18 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.3%
- Flights/day
- 9.9
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 3m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,024 mi
Best airline from EWR to PBI
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 78% | 16 min | 1.9% | 5,574 |
| JetBlue Airways | 71% | 23 min | 2.8% | 1,589 |
| Spirit Airlines | 52% | 37 min | 14.2% | 120 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to PBI
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 9 p.m. departures (50%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 75% | 19 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 85% | 11 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 22 min |
| Friday | 75% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 73% | 19 min |
| Sunday | 71% | 24 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft36%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system33%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to PBI delayed?
- 24% of EWR–PBI 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 18 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EWR to PBI?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 78%, based on 5,574 flights. 3 airlines flew EWR–PBI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to PBI?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 9 p.m. have the worst (50%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to PBI?
- The scheduled EWR–PBI flight time averages 3h 3m over 1,024 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are EWR to PBI flights cancelled?
- 2.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from EWR to PBI?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 66% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 87%. If your dates are flexible, that 21-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,283 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.