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

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

77.3% of 4,925 official scheduled LAX-to-EWR flights arrived on time; 13.3% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.1% 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
77.3%arrived on time
13.3%30+ min late
2.1%cancelled
4,925scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late8.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late3.5%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.8%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+2.4 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for LAX to EWR?

Among qualifying LAX-to-EWR departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 85.6% of 1,690 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 67.7% across 1,104 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning1,69085.6%6.9%2.2%
Late morning93168.7%19.0%2.0%
Afternoon1,10467.7%20.6%1.7%
Evening13479.1%10.4%6.0%
Night1,06681.4%11.2%1.8%

Which weekday was most reliable for LAX to EWR?

Among qualifying LAX-to-EWR weekday results, Tuesday had the highest on-time rate: 82.1% of 702 flights. Sunday was lowest at 70.2% across 724 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday71778.1%12.8%2.6%
Tuesday70282.1%8.4%2.1%
Wednesday68981.0%13.1%0.6%
Thursday71574.5%16.6%1.1%
Friday71780.6%10.7%1.8%
Saturday66174.7%14.1%0.9%
Sunday72470.2%17.1%5.1%

Which airline was most reliable for LAX to EWR?

Among qualifying LAX-to-EWR airline results, Alaska Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 88.6% of 552 flights. Spirit Airlines was lowest at 71.6% across 317 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines3,53976.5%14.0%1.9%
Alaska Airlines55288.6%6.3%1.1%
JetBlue Airways51774.1%15.5%2.7%
Spirit Airlines31771.6%13.9%4.4%

Which month was most reliable for LAX to EWR?

Among qualifying LAX-to-EWR month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 89.4% of 339 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 66.8% across 485 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 202548566.8%20.4%4.5%
August 202548078.1%15.4%2.1%
September 202546783.7%9.0%0.9%
October 202548180.2%13.7%1.0%
November 202546875.4%15.8%1.5%
December 202547573.3%16.6%1.5%
January 202632572.6%12.0%3.7%
February 202630273.2%10.9%8.3%
March 202636868.5%17.9%1.4%
April 202635487.3%5.9%0.8%
May 202633989.4%6.5%0.3%
June 202638181.1%10.2%0.3%

What drove LAX to EWR delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded LAX-to-EWR delay category, accounting for 38.4% of 74,503 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline31.3%
Late aircraft29.9%
National airspace38.4%
Weather0.5%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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