Newark (EWR) to Valparaiso (VPS): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Newark (EWR) to Valparaiso (VPS) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 116 departures over the past year, roughly 2 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 77% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 77%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 25 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.9%
- Flights/day
- 0.32
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 54m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 988 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EWR to VPS
Aim for departures around 11 a.m. (91% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (70%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 100% | 0 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 5 min |
| Thursday | 76% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 56% | 30 min |
| Sunday | 78% | 32 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 operations17%
- National airspace system28%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EWR to VPS delayed?
- 23% of EWR–VPS 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 25 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EWR to VPS?
- Departures around 11 a.m. have the best record (91% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (70%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EWR to VPS?
- The scheduled EWR–VPS flight time averages 2h 54m over 988 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 23% of the time.
- How often are EWR to VPS flights cancelled?
- 0.9% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
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Based on 232 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.