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

Newark, NJ (EWR) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach, FL (PBI) flight delay odds

74.9% of 3,611 official scheduled EWR-to-PBI flights arrived on time; 14.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.5% 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
74.9%arrived on time
14.6%30+ min late
2.5%cancelled
3,611scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.4%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.4%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+5.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for EWR to PBI?

Among qualifying EWR-to-PBI departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 83.7% of 895 flights. Evening was lowest at 70.0% across 774 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning89583.7%7.8%3.0%
Late morning88074.2%15.0%1.9%
Afternoon1,06071.7%17.2%2.2%
Evening77470.0%18.6%3.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for EWR to PBI?

Among qualifying EWR-to-PBI weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 83.4% of 488 flights. Sunday was lowest at 66.3% across 537 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday53771.7%13.2%5.8%
Tuesday50882.5%7.9%2.4%
Wednesday48883.4%10.0%0.4%
Thursday52571.2%18.5%0.8%
Friday53378.0%12.8%2.1%
Saturday48372.0%19.0%1.0%
Sunday53766.3%20.9%4.8%

Which airline was most reliable for EWR to PBI?

Among qualifying EWR-to-PBI airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 77.3% of 2,770 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 44.2% across 120 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines2,77077.3%13.5%1.9%
JetBlue Airways72170.7%16.0%2.8%
Spirit Airlines12044.2%32.5%14.2%

Which month was most reliable for EWR to PBI?

Among qualifying EWR-to-PBI month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 86.8% of 288 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 65.0% across 217 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202521765.0%21.7%5.5%
August 202521471.0%20.1%0.0%
September 202520381.8%9.9%0.0%
October 202523669.9%16.9%1.7%
November 202532572.9%14.5%2.8%
December 202539566.3%22.5%2.0%
January 202636873.1%15.8%4.9%
February 202634974.2%11.2%6.6%
March 202640975.8%15.9%2.4%
April 202638379.9%11.2%0.8%
May 202628886.8%6.6%0.3%
June 202622483.9%8.5%1.3%

What drove EWR to PBI delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded EWR-to-PBI delay category, accounting for 33.7% of 55,198 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline25.2%
Late aircraft33.7%
National airspace33.2%
Weather7.5%
Security0.3%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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