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Route · EWR → MSN · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to Madison

The EWR–MSN corridor (Newark, NJ → Madison, WI) runs behind the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 799 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

73.4%
On-time
-5.6 pts
vs US avg
81 min
Delay when late
1,223
Flights

Cancelled

6.2%

Best Month

Oct 2023 95%

Worst Month

Sep 2023 88%

Distance

799 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 31 12 0 0 YX,UA
Nov 2025 30 16 0 0 UA
Oct 2025 31 9 0 0 UA
Sep 2025 30 8 1 0 UA
Aug 2025 31 7 1 0 YX,UA
Jul 2025 31 11 6 0 YX
Jun 2025 30 6 2 0 YX
Apr 2025 30 5 6 0 YX
Mar 2025 31 3 1 1 YX
Jan 2025 31 5 1 0 UA,YX
Nov 2024 30 14 0 0 YX,UA
Oct 2024 31 7 0 0 UA,YX
Sep 2024 30 4 0 0 YX
Aug 2024 31 9 7 0 YX
Jul 2024 31 12 5 0 YX
Jun 2024 30 9 3 0 YX
May 2024 31 16 1 0 YX,UA
Apr 2024 30 9 0 0 UA
Mar 2024 31 2 0 0 UA
Nov 2023 30 5 0 0 YX,UA
Oct 2023 58 3 0 0 YX,UA
Sep 2023 56 7 6 0 UA,YX
Aug 2023 31 10 1 0 UA,YX
Jul 2023 31 14 8 0 YX,UA

Cancellation Rate

6.2%

49 of 787 flights

Diversion Rate

0.1%

1 of 787 flights

What the Data Says About EWR to MSN

On-time performance on the EWR to MSN pairing (Newark to Madison) trails a chunk of the network: 73.4% of 1,223 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 80.8-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 799 miles across 4 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 6.2% (49 of 787 flights), with 0.1% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Oct 2023 was the strongest month at 95% on-time versus Sep 2023 at 88%, a 7-point difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from EWR to MSN?
Flights from Newark to Madison have a 73.4% on-time rate based on 1,223 flights. The average delay is 80.8 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EWR to MSN?
Over the last 24 months, 6.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (49 of 787 flights) and 0.1% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EWR to MSN?
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Madison (MSN) is approximately 799 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EWR to MSN?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (95% on-time). The worst was Sep 2023 (88% 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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