New Orleans (MSY) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
The calendar drives reliability on MSY–EWR. May 2026 flights landed on schedule 96% of the time, but May 2025 dropped to 46% — a gap of 51 points. Across the full period the route averages 80% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (87% vs 69%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 80%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 19 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.6%
- Flights/day
- 3.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 59m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,167 mi
Best airline from MSY to EWR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airwaysmost reliable | 84% | 19 min | 4.2% | 263 |
| United Airlines | 80% | 19 min | 2.2% | 2,175 |
| Spirit Airlines | 76% | 21 min | 3.6% | 330 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from MSY to EWR
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (94% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (55%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 81% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 86% | 13 min |
| Wednesday | 84% | 14 min |
| Thursday | 75% | 23 min |
| Friday | 80% | 18 min |
| Saturday | 79% | 25 min |
| Sunday | 76% | 25 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft27%
- Airline operations24%
- National airspace system46%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from MSY to EWR delayed?
- 20% of MSY–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.
- Which airline is most reliable from MSY to EWR?
- Republic Airways has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 263 flights. 3 airlines flew MSY–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from MSY to EWR?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 6 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 MSY to EWR?
- The scheduled MSY–EWR flight time averages 2h 59m over 1,167 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 20% of the time.
- How often are MSY to EWR flights cancelled?
- 2.6% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from MSY to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 96%. If your dates are flexible, that 51-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 2,775 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.