Memphis (MEM) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on MEM–EWR: 4.6% of its scheduled flights were outright cancelled, well above the US norm, so a backup plan matters more here than on most routes. When flights do go, 78% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 78%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 21 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 4.6%
- Flights/day
- 1.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 47m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 946 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MEM to EWR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (57%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 77% | 17 min |
| Tuesday | 83% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 79% | 26 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 21 min |
| Friday | 74% | 25 min |
| Saturdaybest | 86% | 10 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 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 aircraft14%
- Airline operations17%
- National airspace system63%
- Weather6%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MEM to EWR delayed?
- 22% of MEM–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 21 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MEM to EWR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (57%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MEM to EWR?
- The scheduled MEM–EWR flight time averages 2h 47m over 946 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are MEM 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 is the worst month to fly from MEM to EWR?
- July 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 63% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 31-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 928 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.