Jacksonville (JAX) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Jacksonville (JAX) to Newark (EWR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3.1% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 76% land on time, below the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 76%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.1%
- Flights/day
- 3.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 23m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 820 mi
Best airline from JAX to EWR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 76% | 27 min | 2.3% | 2,302 |
| Republic Airways | 74% | 27 min | 7.4% | 460 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from JAX to EWR
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 8 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 76% | 23 min |
| Tuesday | 79% | 22 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 80% | 23 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 27 min |
| Friday | 75% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 31 min |
| Sunday | 69% | 37 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft23%
- Airline operations11%
- National airspace system63%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from JAX to EWR delayed?
- 24% of JAX–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.
- Which airline is most reliable from JAX to EWR?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 76%, based on 2,302 flights. 2 airlines flew JAX–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from JAX to EWR?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 8 p.m. have the worst (55%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from JAX to EWR?
- The scheduled JAX–EWR flight time averages 2h 23m over 820 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 24% of the time.
- How often are JAX to EWR flights cancelled?
- 3.1% 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 JAX to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was April 2026 at 92%. If your dates are flexible, that 45-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,762 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.