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

Newark, NJ (EWR) to Santa Ana, CA (SNA) flight delay odds

83.0% of 1,092 official scheduled EWR-to-SNA flights arrived on time; 8.6% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.5% 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 SIGNALGenerally reliable
83.0%arrived on time
8.6%30+ min late
1.5%cancelled
1,092scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late4.9%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late1.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted1.6%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-7.2 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for EWR to SNA?

Among qualifying EWR-to-SNA departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 87.6% of 364 flights. Evening was lowest at 74.5% across 275 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36487.6%6.3%0.8%
Afternoon45384.3%8.4%1.1%
Evening27574.5%12.0%2.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for EWR to SNA?

Among qualifying EWR-to-SNA weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 89.9% of 159 flights. Sunday was lowest at 76.3% across 156 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday15678.8%7.1%3.2%
Tuesday15989.9%3.8%1.9%
Wednesday15583.9%7.7%0.6%
Thursday15482.5%10.4%0.6%
Friday15686.5%7.1%0.6%
Saturday15682.7%10.9%0.6%
Sunday15676.3%13.5%2.6%

Which airline was most reliable for EWR to SNA?

Only United Airlines met the EWR-to-SNA airline threshold: 83.0% of 1,092 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines1,09283.0%8.6%1.5%

Which month was most reliable for EWR to SNA?

Among qualifying EWR-to-SNA month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 91.1% of 90 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 72.0% across 93 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20259372.0%12.9%3.2%
August 20259382.8%10.8%0.0%
September 20259083.3%10.0%0.0%
October 20259381.7%5.4%0.0%
November 20258883.0%10.2%2.3%
December 20259381.7%10.8%1.1%
January 20269377.4%10.8%2.2%
February 20268377.1%8.4%6.0%
March 20269390.3%6.5%0.0%
April 20269091.1%2.2%0.0%
May 20269390.3%3.2%1.1%
June 20269084.4%12.2%2.2%

What drove EWR to SNA delay minutes?

Airline was the largest recorded EWR-to-SNA delay category, accounting for 31.5% of 8,649 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline31.5%
Late aircraft29.1%
National airspace31.1%
Weather8.4%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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