Madison (MSN) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Madison (MSN) to Newark (EWR) has an unusually high scrub rate — 3% of scheduled departures never left the gate, a cancellation rate several times the national figure. When flights do go, 87% land on time, no worse than the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 87%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 12 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 3.0%
- Flights/day
- 1.2
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 21m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 799 mi
Best airline from MSN to EWR
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 90% | 9 min | 1.0% | 208 |
| Republic Airways | 86% | 13 min | 3.7% | 618 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSN to EWR
Aim for departures around 6 a.m. (89% on-time); avoid 10 a.m. departures (78%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 85% | 14 min |
| Tuesday | 89% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 86% | 10 min |
| Fridaybest | 90% | 7 min |
| Saturday | 90% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 87% | 11 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft21%
- Airline operations53%
- National airspace system26%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSN to EWR delayed?
- 13% of MSN–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 12 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSN to EWR?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 90%, based on 208 flights. 2 airlines flew MSN–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSN to EWR?
- Departures around 6 a.m. have the best record (89% on-time), while departures around 10 a.m. have the worst (78%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from MSN to EWR?
- The scheduled MSN–EWR flight time averages 2h 21m over 799 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 13% of the time.
- How often are MSN to EWR flights cancelled?
- 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 MSN to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 72% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 28-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 826 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.