Milwaukee (MKE) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Delays are only half the story on MKE–EWR: 5.1% 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
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 5.1%
- Flights/day
- 2.3
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 725 mi
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MKE to EWR
Aim for departures around 7 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 5 p.m. departures (66%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 78% | 20 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 84% | 12 min |
| Wednesday | 80% | 20 min |
| Thursday | 74% | 25 min |
| Friday | 76% | 21 min |
| Saturday | 80% | 15 min |
| Sunday | 75% | 18 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft29%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system44%
- Weather5%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MKE to EWR delayed?
- 22% of MKE–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 19 minutes.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MKE to EWR?
- Departures around 7 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 5 p.m. have the worst (66%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MKE to EWR?
- The scheduled MKE–EWR flight time averages 2h 21m over 725 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 22% of the time.
- How often are MKE to EWR flights cancelled?
- 5.1% 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 MKE to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 60% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 36-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 1,741 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.