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Route · AUS → EWR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Austin to Newark

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AUS to EWR (Austin to Newark) ranks #1167 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.4%
On-time
-1.6 pts
vs US avg
87 min
Delay when late
9,991
Flights
#1167 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.9%

Best Month

Feb 2024 95%

Worst Month

May 2025 48%

Distance

1,504 mi

Carriers

21

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 217 76 6 0 NK,UA
Nov 2025 203 59 6 0 UA,NK
Oct 2025 185 62 2 0 UA,NK
Sep 2025 159 22 1 1 UA,NK,YX
Aug 2025 159 47 1 0 YX,NK,UA
Jul 2025 173 63 4 3 NK,UA
Jun 2025 130 39 0 0 UA,NK
May 2025 136 71 4 0 NK,UA
Apr 2025 138 37 1 3 NK,UA
Mar 2025 160 33 0 0 YX,UA,NK
Feb 2025 136 18 1 0 UA
Jan 2025 152 14 3 0 UA,NK
Dec 2024 169 50 0 1 NK,UA
Nov 2024 197 59 1 1 YX,UA,NK
Oct 2024 182 33 0 2 UA,YX,NK
Sep 2024 125 16 0 1 YX,UA
Aug 2024 123 31 8 4 NK,YX,UA
Jul 2024 141 48 8 1 NK,UA
Jun 2024 145 27 5 1 NK,UA
May 2024 171 37 3 1 NK,UA
Apr 2024 157 14 3 3 NK,UA
Mar 2024 151 23 0 0 NK,YX,UA
Feb 2024 135 7 1 0 UA
Jan 2024 137 19 13 0 UA

AUS–EWR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: February (85.6%) · weakest: July (69.6%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 73.6%

Strongest calendar month

February

85.6% on-time · ~126 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

November

~165 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

69.6% on-time · ~147 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

71 of 3,781 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

22 of 3,781 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among AUS departures

From AUS, this corridor sits with 45 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 55 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 7 below 75%). Destination: Newark · fleet on-time rank #3986 of 4927.

What the Data Says About AUS to EWR

The Austin to Newark corridor (AUS to EWR) posts a 77.4% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 9,991 tracked flights. Late flights run 86.5 minutes behind on average. 21 carriers cover the 1,504-mile route; over the last 24 months, 71 of 3,781 flights were cancelled (1.9%) and 0.6% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 48% - a 47-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, AUS–EWR peaks in February at 85.6% on-time while November carries the heaviest traffic (~165 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 69.6%, a 16.0-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AUS to EWR rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AUS to EWR ranks #1167 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from AUS to EWR?
Flights from Austin to Newark have a 77.4% on-time rate based on 9,991 flights. The average delay is 86.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AUS to EWR?
Over the last 24 months, 1.9% of flights on this route were cancelled (71 of 3,781 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AUS to EWR?
The flight distance from Austin (AUS) to Newark (EWR) is approximately 1,504 miles. This route is served by 21 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AUS to EWR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (48% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using AUS–EWR data

AUS–EWR is mid-pack at 77.4% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare AUS and EWR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AUS airport
  • If your dates flex, February (85.6% on-time) beats July (69.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.4% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

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

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