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Route · EWR → PWM · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to Portland

The EWR–PWM corridor (Newark, NJ → Portland, ME) runs ahead of the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 284 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.2%
On-time
+2.2 pts
vs US avg
75 min
Delay when late
5,419
Flights

Cancelled

3.0%

Best Month

Sep 2024 90%

Worst Month

Nov 2025 65%

Distance

284 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 47 20 1 0 YX,UA
Nov 2025 54 19 1 0 UA,YX
Oct 2025 129 19 0 0 UA,YX
Sep 2025 117 15 2 0 YX
Aug 2025 122 21 2 0 YX,UA
Jul 2025 123 31 14 1 UA,YX
Jun 2025 70 21 1 0 UA,YX
May 2025 55 19 3 0 UA,YX
Apr 2025 30 12 0 0 UA
Mar 2025 64 9 0 0 YX,UA
Feb 2025 70 12 1 0 UA,YX
Jan 2025 68 10 1 0 YX,UA
Dec 2024 91 28 1 0 UA,YX
Nov 2024 89 24 0 0 YX,UA
Oct 2024 115 15 0 0 UA,YX
Sep 2024 140 14 1 1 YX,UA
Aug 2024 133 16 13 0 YX,UA
Jul 2024 115 32 2 0 UA,YX
Jun 2024 108 18 7 0 UA,YX
May 2024 73 15 1 0 YX,UA
Apr 2024 30 12 1 0 UA
Mar 2024 31 3 1 0 UA
Jan 2024 39 7 6 0 YX,UA
Dec 2023 75 9 0 1 UA,YX

Cancellation Rate

3.0%

59 of 1,988 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

3 of 1,988 flights

What the Data Says About EWR to PWM

5,419 tracked flights put the EWR to PWM pairing (Newark to Portland) at a 81.2% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 75.4 minutes on average. Across the 284-mile route and its 6 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 3.0% cancelled and 0.2% diverted (1,988 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Nov 2025 came in at just 65% - a 25-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from EWR to PWM?
Flights from Newark to Portland have a 81.2% on-time rate based on 5,419 flights. The average delay is 75.4 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EWR to PWM?
Over the last 24 months, 3.0% of flights on this route were cancelled (59 of 1,988 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EWR to PWM?
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Portland (PWM) is approximately 284 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EWR to PWM?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Nov 2025 (65% 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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