BTS DATA COMPLETE THROUGH JUNE 2026HISTORICAL ODDS · NOT LIVE FLIGHT STATUS
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EWR→ATL

Newark, NJ (EWR) to Atlanta, GA (ATL) flight delay odds

74.7% of 6,290 official scheduled EWR-to-ATL flights arrived on time; 15.2% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 3.4% were cancelled during July 2025–June 2026.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics · Reporting window: July 2025–June 2026 · Updated September 16, 2026

HISTORICAL ROUTE SIGNALVariable
74.7%arrived on time
15.2%30+ min late
3.4%cancelled
6,290scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late9.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late4.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+8.5 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for EWR to ATL?

Among qualifying EWR-to-ATL departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 80.4% of 2,105 flights. Night was lowest at 63.5% across 364 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning2,10580.4%9.9%2.9%
Late morning87377.9%12.8%4.2%
Afternoon1,74276.1%14.8%2.1%
Evening1,20663.7%23.6%5.0%
Night36463.5%25.0%5.2%

Which weekday was most reliable for EWR to ATL?

Among qualifying EWR-to-ATL weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 82.2% of 892 flights. Sunday was lowest at 65.3% across 920 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday93869.5%18.3%6.1%
Tuesday91878.2%10.8%2.8%
Wednesday89282.2%12.1%0.9%
Thursday93777.4%14.5%1.9%
Friday93576.4%13.4%2.7%
Saturday75073.9%16.9%2.4%
Sunday92065.3%20.2%6.6%

Which airline was most reliable for EWR to ATL?

Among qualifying EWR-to-ATL airline results, Republic Airways had the highest on-time rate: 84.2% of 139 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 63.8% across 425 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Delta Air Lines3,05577.1%12.9%3.4%
United Airlines1,96375.1%16.1%2.6%
Frontier Airlines70867.7%19.9%3.1%
Spirit Airlines42563.8%21.2%8.0%
Republic Airways13984.2%7.2%1.4%

Which month was most reliable for EWR to ATL?

Among qualifying EWR-to-ATL month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 85.2% of 527 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 60.1% across 539 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202553960.1%23.6%6.3%
August 202553776.9%14.3%1.5%
September 202552083.5%10.8%0.4%
October 202553670.1%19.2%1.1%
November 202551668.4%18.6%4.7%
December 202552467.9%21.8%3.4%
January 202651373.1%13.3%6.4%
February 202648779.3%9.2%7.8%
March 202656576.5%13.5%3.9%
April 202652785.2%7.8%1.5%
May 202651980.5%13.7%1.0%
June 202650775.1%15.6%3.0%

What drove EWR to ATL delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded EWR-to-ATL delay category, accounting for 39.2% of 114,142 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline33.0%
Late aircraft39.2%
National airspace23.4%
Weather4.4%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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