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Route · EWR → PBI · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach

The EWR–PBI corridor (Newark, NJ → West Palm Beach/Palm Beach, FL) runs behind the national average, served by 17 carriers across roughly 1,023 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

74.9%
On-time
-4.1 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
17,961
Flights

Cancelled

2.5%

Best Month

Sep 2024 87%

Worst Month

May 2025 68%

Distance

1,023 mi

Carriers

17

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 395 124 8 1 NK,B6,UA
Nov 2025 325 77 9 2 UA,B6
Oct 2025 236 65 4 2 B6,UA
Sep 2025 203 36 0 1 UA,B6
Aug 2025 214 61 0 1 UA,B6
Jul 2025 217 62 12 2 B6,UA
Jun 2025 196 48 1 0 B6,UA
May 2025 254 82 11 1 B6,UA
Apr 2025 358 69 4 0 UA,B6
Mar 2025 398 113 2 0 B6,UA
Feb 2025 334 83 5 1 B6,UA
Jan 2025 352 87 5 1 B6,UA
Dec 2024 359 107 0 0 B6,UA
Nov 2024 307 50 0 0 UA,B6
Oct 2024 226 48 7 0 UA,B6
Sep 2024 208 28 1 0 UA,B6
Aug 2024 226 63 13 3 B6,UA
Jul 2024 239 72 9 0 B6,UA
Jun 2024 209 52 11 2 B6,UA
May 2024 297 72 2 0 B6,UA
Apr 2024 360 67 3 1 B6,UA
Mar 2024 365 100 1 0 B6,UA
Feb 2024 315 64 2 0 B6,UA
Jan 2024 341 60 63 2 B6,UA

Cancellation Rate

2.5%

173 of 6,934 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

20 of 6,934 flights

What the Data Says About EWR to PBI

On-time performance on the EWR to PBI pairing (Newark to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach) trails a chunk of the network: 74.9% of 17,961 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 73.6-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,023 miles across 17 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 2.5% (173 of 6,934 flights), with 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 68% - a 19-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from EWR to PBI?
Flights from Newark to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach have a 74.9% on-time rate based on 17,961 flights. The average delay is 73.6 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EWR to PBI?
Over the last 24 months, 2.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (173 of 6,934 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EWR to PBI?
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) is approximately 1,023 miles. This route is served by 17 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EWR to PBI?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (87% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (68% 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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