Minneapolis (MSP) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSP–EWR. May 2026 flights landed on schedule 94% of the time, but May 2025 dropped to 42% — a gap of 52 points. Across the full period the route averages 74% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (82% vs 67%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 74%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 23 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.8%
- Flights/day
- 6.0
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 44m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,008 mi
Best airline from MSP to EWR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 82% | 15 min | 4.5% | 950 |
| United Airlines | 74% | 28 min | 1.8% | 927 |
| Delta Air Lines | 71% | 25 min | 2.5% | 2,496 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSP to EWR
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (90% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 74% | 25 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 17 min |
| Wednesday | 77% | 21 min |
| Thursday | 70% | 28 min |
| Friday | 72% | 24 min |
| Saturday | 76% | 20 min |
| Sunday | 72% | 29 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft11%
- Airline operations33%
- National airspace system52%
- Weather4%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSP to EWR delayed?
- 26% of MSP–EWR flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-06 and 2026-05. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 23 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSP to EWR?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 82%, based on 950 flights. 3 airlines flew MSP–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSP to EWR?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (90% on-time), while departures around 2 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 MSP to EWR?
- The scheduled MSP–EWR flight time averages 2h 44m over 1,008 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 26% of the time.
- How often are MSP to EWR flights cancelled?
- 2.8% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-06 and 2026-05, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSP to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 42% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 94%. If your dates are flexible, that 52-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 4,382 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.