Jackson (JAC) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Jackson (JAC) to Newark (EWR) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 288 departures over the past year, roughly 6 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 70% arrived on time, noticeably below the national average of 78%. Cancellations are the bigger caveat: 6.3% of scheduled flights never departed.
- On-time
- 70%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 6.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.79
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 4h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,874 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JAC to EWR
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (80% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (58%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 70% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 78% | 15 min |
| Wednesday | 71% | 30 min |
| Thursday | 72% | 30 min |
| Friday | 77% | 20 min |
| Saturday | 59% | 37 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 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 aircraft37%
- Airline operations23%
- National airspace system36%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JAC to EWR delayed?
- 30% of JAC–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 27 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JAC to EWR?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (80% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (58%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JAC to EWR?
- The scheduled JAC–EWR flight time averages 4h 21m over 1,874 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 30% of the time.
- How often are JAC to EWR flights cancelled?
- 6.3% 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 is the worst month to fly from JAC to EWR?
- December 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was June 2025 at 89%. If your dates are flexible, that 48-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 601 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.