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

Newark, NJ (EWR) to Phoenix, AZ (PHX) flight delay odds

78.3% of 2,489 official scheduled EWR-to-PHX flights arrived on time; 12.9% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.9% 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
78.3%arrived on time
12.9%30+ min late
1.9%cancelled
2,489scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late7.5%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.6%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.2%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+4.3 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for EWR to PHX?

Among qualifying EWR-to-PHX departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 85.8% of 710 flights. Evening was lowest at 72.0% across 760 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning71085.8%7.2%2.0%
Late morning43175.6%13.2%2.1%
Afternoon58079.8%12.9%1.6%
Evening76072.0%17.9%2.1%

Which weekday was most reliable for EWR to PHX?

Among qualifying EWR-to-PHX weekday results, Wednesday had the highest on-time rate: 82.2% of 332 flights. Sunday was lowest at 69.9% across 372 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday37378.6%12.3%4.3%
Tuesday34478.5%9.3%2.0%
Wednesday33282.2%12.3%0.9%
Thursday36981.8%12.2%0.8%
Friday36381.8%10.7%0.3%
Saturday33675.9%14.9%1.2%
Sunday37269.9%18.3%3.8%

Which airline was most reliable for EWR to PHX?

Among qualifying EWR-to-PHX airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 79.4% of 1,493 flights. American Airlines was lowest at 76.8% across 996 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines1,49379.4%12.3%1.8%
American Airlines99676.8%13.9%2.1%

Which month was most reliable for EWR to PHX?

Among qualifying EWR-to-PHX month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 88.3% of 206 flights. October 2025 was lowest at 68.6% across 207 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202521772.8%19.4%3.2%
August 202520185.1%11.4%0.0%
September 202518879.3%11.7%1.6%
October 202520768.6%19.3%0.0%
November 202522469.6%19.6%2.7%
December 202523575.7%11.9%1.3%
January 202620377.3%12.3%6.4%
February 202618276.4%9.3%7.1%
March 202621586.0%8.4%0.9%
April 202620688.3%6.8%0.0%
May 202621085.7%8.6%0.5%
June 202620176.1%14.9%0.0%

What drove EWR to PHX delay minutes?

Late aircraft was the largest recorded EWR-to-PHX delay category, accounting for 44.9% of 38,636 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline27.1%
Late aircraft44.9%
National airspace23.5%
Weather4.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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