Wilmington (ILM) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Wilmington (ILM) to Newark (EWR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 4.6% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 81% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 81%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.1
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 488 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from ILM to EWR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (95% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (53%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 85% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 18 min |
| Friday | 77% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 83% | 16 min |
| Sunday | 79% | 21 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft20%
- Airline operations9%
- National airspace system68%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ILM to EWR delayed?
- 19% of ILM–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 16 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from ILM to EWR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (95% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (53%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from ILM to EWR?
- The scheduled ILM–EWR flight time averages 1h 59m over 488 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 19% of the time.
- How often are ILM to EWR flights cancelled?
- 4.6% 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 day of the week is most reliable for ILM to EWR?
- Wednesday flights have the best record at 85% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 77%.
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Based on 612 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.