Wilmington (ILM) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
Wilmington (ILM) to Newark (EWR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 277 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 80% arrived on time. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 4.7% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 17 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.7%
- Flights/day
- 0.76
- 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% | 11 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 82% | 15 min |
| Thursday | 79% | 21 min |
| Friday | 75% | 22 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 19 min |
| Sundaybest | 83% | 17 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft16%
- Airline operations6%
- National airspace system76%
- Weather3%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from ILM to EWR delayed?
- 20% of ILM–EWR flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 17 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 20% of the time.
- How often are ILM to EWR flights cancelled?
- 4.7% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05 — 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?
- Sunday flights have the best record at 83% on-time. Day-of-week differences on this route are meaningful — Friday trails at 75%.
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Based on 491 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.