Key West (EYW) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on EYW–EWR. October 2024 flights landed on schedule 97% of the time, but July 2024 dropped to 43% — a gap of 53 points. Across the full period the route averages 68% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 68%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 33 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.7%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 11m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,196 mi
Best airline from EYW to EWR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 69% | 36 min | 2.6% | 695 |
| Republic Airways | 64% | 23 min | 3.1% | 161 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from EYW to EWR
Aim for departures around 12 p.m. (76% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (59%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 71% | 34 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 26 min |
| Wednesday | 76% | 13 min |
| Thursday | 65% | 37 min |
| Friday | 64% | 23 min |
| Saturday | 58% | 53 min |
| Sunday | 61% | 46 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft34%
- Airline operations25%
- National airspace system29%
- Weather11%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from EYW to EWR delayed?
- 32% of EYW–EWR 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 33 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from EYW to EWR?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 69%, based on 695 flights. 2 airlines flew EYW–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from EYW to EWR?
- Departures around 12 p.m. have the best record (76% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (59%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from EYW to EWR?
- The scheduled EYW–EWR flight time averages 3h 11m over 1,196 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 32% of the time.
- How often are EYW to EWR flights cancelled?
- 2.7% 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 EYW to EWR?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 43% of arrivals on time. The best was October 2024 at 97%. If your dates are flexible, that 53-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 856 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.