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

Portland, OR (PDX) to Newark, NJ (EWR) flight delay odds

81.3% of 870 official scheduled PDX-to-EWR flights arrived on time; 11.1% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 2.0% 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
81.3%arrived on time
11.1%30+ min late
2.0%cancelled
870scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late6.3%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late2.2%all scheduled flights
Diverted0.3%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival-1.1 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for PDX to EWR?

Among qualifying PDX-to-EWR departure window results, Early morning had the highest on-time rate: 88.9% of 63 flights. Late morning was lowest at 77.9% across 420 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning6388.9%7.9%0.0%
Late morning42077.9%14.5%1.9%
Night38484.1%7.6%2.3%

Which weekday was most reliable for PDX to EWR?

Among qualifying PDX-to-EWR weekday results, Friday had the highest on-time rate: 93.6% of 125 flights. Sunday was lowest at 71.5% across 123 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday12480.6%10.5%2.4%
Tuesday12791.3%6.3%0.0%
Wednesday12381.3%11.4%1.6%
Thursday12474.2%15.3%2.4%
Friday12593.6%2.4%1.6%
Saturday12475.8%16.1%1.6%
Sunday12371.5%16.3%4.1%

Which airline was most reliable for PDX to EWR?

Among qualifying PDX-to-EWR airline results, United Airlines had the highest on-time rate: 82.0% of 521 flights. Alaska Airlines was lowest at 80.2% across 349 flights.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines52182.0%9.4%1.9%
Alaska Airlines34980.2%13.8%2.0%

Which month was most reliable for PDX to EWR?

Among qualifying PDX-to-EWR month results, April 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 95.0% of 60 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 67.7% across 93 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20259367.7%17.2%4.3%
August 20259372.0%18.3%1.1%
September 20259082.2%10.0%1.1%
October 20258777.0%13.8%0.0%
November 20255981.4%11.9%3.4%
December 20256275.8%16.1%0.0%
January 20263789.2%2.7%5.4%
February 20264584.4%4.4%11.1%
March 20266280.6%12.9%1.6%
April 20266095.0%5.0%0.0%
May 20267193.0%1.4%1.4%
June 202611187.4%9.9%0.0%

What drove PDX to EWR delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded PDX-to-EWR delay category, accounting for 63.4% of 10,718 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline20.1%
Late aircraft14.8%
National airspace63.4%
Weather1.7%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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