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

Newark, NJ (EWR) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) flight delay odds

70.1% of 4,927 official scheduled EWR-to-LAX flights arrived on time; 19.5% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.3% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
70.1%arrived on time
19.5%30+ min late
2.3%cancelled
4,927scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late12.0%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late5.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+14.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for EWR to LAX?

Among qualifying EWR-to-LAX departure window results, Late morning had the highest on-time rate: 75.0% of 980 flights. Night was lowest at 62.7% across 110 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,03373.0%16.0%1.6%
Late morning98075.0%15.8%1.4%
Afternoon1,01071.8%18.5%2.3%
Evening1,79465.2%23.6%3.1%
Night11062.7%25.5%4.5%

Which weekday was most reliable for EWR to LAX?

Among qualifying EWR-to-LAX weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 73.5% of 690 flights. Sunday was lowest at 61.6% across 709 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday72671.9%18.7%3.3%
Tuesday70372.0%16.8%2.6%
Wednesday69073.5%16.7%1.3%
Thursday71370.5%19.5%1.7%
Friday71872.3%19.9%0.7%
Saturday66868.6%19.8%2.1%
Sunday70961.6%24.8%4.5%

Which airline was most reliable for EWR to LAX?

Among qualifying EWR-to-LAX airline results, Alaska Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 72.5% of 553 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 61.8% across 317 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines3,54070.6%19.0%1.9%
Alaska Airlines55372.5%18.3%1.8%
JetBlue Airways51768.5%20.9%2.7%
Spirit Airlines31761.8%24.9%6.6%

Which month was most reliable for EWR to LAX?

Among qualifying EWR-to-LAX month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 83.5% of 339 flights. January 2026 was lowest at 59.0% across 327 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202548561.0%28.7%4.7%
August 202548079.6%12.9%2.1%
September 202546675.5%16.3%1.1%
October 202548264.7%23.7%1.0%
November 202546866.7%20.7%1.9%
December 202547663.0%24.4%1.7%
January 202632759.0%27.2%3.7%
February 202630266.9%16.6%9.3%
March 202636677.6%15.3%2.5%
April 202635579.4%12.1%1.1%
May 202633983.5%10.0%0.0%
June 202638166.7%21.8%0.3%

What drove EWR to LAX delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded EWR-to-LAX delay category, accounting for 37.5% of 111,099 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline36.1%
Late aircraft37.5%
National airspace22.6%
Weather3.7%
Security0.1%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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