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Route · ATL → EWR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Atlanta to Newark

The ATL–EWR corridor (Atlanta, GA → Newark, NJ) runs behind the national average, served by 35 carriers across roughly 746 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.8%
On-time
-2.2 pts
vs US avg
80 min
Delay when late
33,452
Flights

Cancelled

2.4%

Best Month

Feb 2024 90%

Worst Month

May 2025 38%

Distance

746 mi

Carriers

35

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 522 198 18 0 DL,YX,F9,NK,UA
Nov 2025 515 164 24 2 UA,DL,F9,NK
Oct 2025 536 164 6 3 UA,YX,DL,F9,NK
Sep 2025 520 86 1 2 UA,DL,NK,YX,F9
Aug 2025 537 149 8 1 YX,F9,NK,UA,DL
Jul 2025 539 197 36 6 DL,NK,UA,YX,F9
Jun 2025 485 176 19 3 DL,UA,YX,F9,NK
May 2025 468 289 16 1 NK,UA,YX,DL,F9
Apr 2025 481 224 9 4 DL,F9,NK,UA,YX
Mar 2025 523 149 7 1 DL,YX,UA,F9,NK
Feb 2025 464 137 0 1 UA,YX,DL,F9,NK
Jan 2025 515 140 26 1 YX,UA,DL,F9,NK
Dec 2024 537 179 3 2 DL,F9,NK,UA,YX
Nov 2024 512 183 2 3 YX,UA,NK,DL,F9
Oct 2024 527 96 0 1 UA,DL,YX,NK
Sep 2024 511 87 6 3 YX,NK,UA,DL
Aug 2024 519 146 30 4 DL,NK,YX,UA
Jul 2024 518 222 40 1 DL,NK,UA,YX
Jun 2024 505 145 10 8 DL,NK,UA,YX
May 2024 548 152 6 0 DL,NK,YX,UA
Apr 2024 503 103 2 7 DL,NK,UA,YX
Mar 2024 465 67 0 0 DL,NK,YX,UA
Feb 2024 445 46 1 1 DL,NK,UA,YX
Jan 2024 461 81 16 0 DL,NK,YX,UA

Cancellation Rate

2.4%

286 of 12,156 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

55 of 12,156 flights

What the Data Says About ATL to EWR

The Atlanta to Newark corridor (ATL to EWR) posts a 76.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 33,452 tracked flights. Late flights run 80.1 minutes behind on average. 35 carriers cover the 746-mile route; over the last 24 months, 286 of 12,156 flights were cancelled (2.4%) and 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 38% - a 51-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ATL to EWR?
Flights from Atlanta to Newark have a 76.8% on-time rate based on 33,452 flights. The average delay is 80.1 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ATL to EWR?
Over the last 24 months, 2.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (286 of 12,156 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ATL to EWR?
The flight distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Newark (EWR) is approximately 746 miles. This route is served by 35 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ATL to EWR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (38% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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