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Route · AUS → EWR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Austin to Newark

The AUS–EWR corridor (Austin, TX → Newark, NJ) runs behind the national average, served by 21 carriers across roughly 1,504 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.4%
On-time
-1.6 pts
vs US avg
87 min
Delay when late
9,991
Flights

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

Cancellation Rate

1.9%

71 of 3,781 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

22 of 3,781 flights

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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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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