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Route · EWR → BTV · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to Burlington

The EWR–BTV corridor (Newark, NJ → Burlington, VT) runs ahead of the national average, served by 5 carriers across roughly 266 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

79.3%
On-time
+0.3 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
3,469
Flights

Cancelled

2.4%

Best Month

Nov 2023 94%

Worst Month

May 2025 66%

Distance

266 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Oct 2025 96 22 0 1 YX
Sep 2025 90 6 1 1 YX
Aug 2025 50 3 0 0 YX
Jul 2025 92 16 16 1 YX
Jun 2025 65 12 4 0 YX
May 2025 62 21 0 0 UA,YX
Apr 2025 60 14 0 0 UA,YX
Mar 2025 65 9 1 1 YX,UA
Feb 2025 42 12 0 0 UA,YX
Jan 2025 37 8 0 0 YX,UA
Dec 2024 79 23 1 0 UA,YX
Nov 2024 87 28 1 0 YX,UA
Oct 2024 141 20 0 0 UA,YX
Sep 2024 86 13 1 1 YX,UA
Aug 2024 90 21 7 0 YX,UA
Jul 2024 92 27 3 0 UA,YX
Jun 2024 90 21 3 0 UA,YX
May 2024 74 16 1 0 YX,UA
Apr 2024 61 12 1 0 UA,YX
Mar 2024 62 7 1 0 YX,UA
Feb 2024 46 2 0 0 UA,YX
Jan 2024 40 11 1 0 YX,UA
Dec 2023 68 10 0 0 UA,YX
Nov 2023 89 5 0 0 YX,UA

Cancellation Rate

2.4%

42 of 1,764 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

5 of 1,764 flights

What the Data Says About EWR to BTV

3,469 tracked flights put the EWR to BTV pairing (Newark to Burlington) at a 79.3% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 70.0 minutes on average. Across the 266-mile route and its 5 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 2.4% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (1,764 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Nov 2023 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 66% - a 28-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from EWR to BTV?
Flights from Newark to Burlington have a 79.3% on-time rate based on 3,469 flights. The average delay is 70.0 minutes. The best recent month was Nov 2023 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EWR to BTV?
Over the last 24 months, 2.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (42 of 1,764 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EWR to BTV?
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Burlington (BTV) is approximately 266 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EWR to BTV?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Nov 2023 (94% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (66% 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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