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

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

76.0% of 1,092 official scheduled SNA-to-EWR flights arrived on time; 14.4% arrived at least 30 minutes late and 1.7% 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
76.0%arrived on time
14.4%30+ min late
1.7%cancelled
1,092scheduled flights
Based on July 2025–June 2026; on time means arrival less than 15 minutes late.
60+ minutes late10.2%all scheduled flights
120+ minutes late6.3%all scheduled flights
Diverted1.6%did not reach as scheduled
Average arrival+15.0 mincompleted flights

Which departure time was most reliable for SNA to EWR?

Among qualifying SNA-to-EWR departure window results, Night had the highest on-time rate: 88.2% of 364 flights. Afternoon was lowest at 58.5% across 364 flights.

Departure windowFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Early morning36481.3%7.7%1.9%
Afternoon36458.5%29.7%1.4%
Night36488.2%5.8%1.9%

Which weekday was most reliable for SNA to EWR?

Among qualifying SNA-to-EWR weekday results, Friday had the highest on-time rate: 80.1% of 156 flights. Sunday was lowest at 64.7% across 156 flights.

DayFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
Monday15676.3%13.5%2.6%
Tuesday15979.2%11.3%1.3%
Wednesday15578.7%14.8%0.0%
Thursday15473.4%14.3%1.3%
Friday15680.1%11.5%1.3%
Saturday15679.5%12.8%1.9%
Sunday15664.7%22.4%3.8%

Which airline was most reliable for SNA to EWR?

Only United Airlines met the SNA-to-EWR airline threshold: 76.0% of 1,092 scheduled flights arrived on time during July 2025–June 2026.

AirlineFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
United Airlines1,09276.0%14.4%1.7%

Which month was most reliable for SNA to EWR?

Among qualifying SNA-to-EWR month results, May 2026 had the highest on-time rate: 91.4% of 93 flights. July 2025 was lowest at 61.3% across 93 flights.

MonthFlightsOn time30+ minCancelled
July 20259361.3%22.6%3.2%
August 20259371.0%21.5%1.1%
September 20259082.2%10.0%0.0%
October 20259372.0%21.5%0.0%
November 20258872.7%20.5%2.3%
December 20259376.3%12.9%1.1%
January 20269368.8%12.9%4.3%
February 20268379.5%8.4%6.0%
March 20269366.7%20.4%0.0%
April 20269090.0%6.7%0.0%
May 20269391.4%3.2%1.1%
June 20269081.1%11.1%2.2%

What drove SNA to EWR delay minutes?

National airspace was the largest recorded SNA-to-EWR delay category, accounting for 48.1% of 27,401 BTS-attributed delay minutes during July 2025–June 2026.

Airline12.4%
Late aircraft20.4%
National airspace48.1%
Weather19.1%
Security0.0%
This is historical evidence, not a forecast.

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