West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Newark (EWR): On-Time Performance
Data through May 2026
West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) to Newark (EWR) effectively runs on two schedules. In May 2026, 90% of arrivals were on time; in May 2025 that fell to 46% — a 44-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 72% on-time against a national 78%. Morning departures also hold up better than evening ones (86% vs 58%), which matters most in the rough months.
- On-time
- 72%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 27 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.4%
- Flights/day
- 9.8
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 2h 55m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,024 mi
Best airline from PBI to EWR
3 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-06 and 2026-05.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 74% | 27 min | 2.1% | 5,408 |
| JetBlue Airways | 66% | 29 min | 2.8% | 1,525 |
| Spirit Airlines | 51% | 35 min | 12.5% | 120 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PBI to EWR
Aim for departures around 8 a.m. (92% on-time); avoid 6 p.m. departures (52%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 73% | 26 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 79% | 18 min |
| Wednesday | 75% | 22 min |
| Thursday | 66% | 32 min |
| Friday | 70% | 29 min |
| Saturday | 72% | 27 min |
| Sunday | 65% | 39 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft31%
- Airline operations21%
- National airspace system46%
- Weather1%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PBI to EWR delayed?
- 28% of PBI–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 27 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PBI to EWR?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 74%, based on 5,408 flights. 3 airlines flew PBI–EWR frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PBI to EWR?
- Departures around 8 a.m. have the best record (92% on-time), while departures around 6 p.m. have the worst (52%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PBI to EWR?
- The scheduled PBI–EWR flight time averages 2h 55m over 1,024 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 28% of the time.
- How often are PBI to EWR flights cancelled?
- 2.4% 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 PBI to EWR?
- May 2025 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 46% of arrivals on time. The best was May 2026 at 90%. If your dates are flexible, that 44-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 7,053 flights, 2024-06–2026-05. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-07-01.