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Route · EWR → SJU · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to San Juan

The EWR–SJU corridor (Newark, NJ → San Juan, PR) runs behind the national average, served by 22 carriers across roughly 1,608 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

70.8%
On-time
-8.2 pts
vs US avg
79 min
Delay when late
12,959
Flights

Cancelled

1.5%

Best Month

Sep 2024 88%

Worst Month

Nov 2025 61%

Distance

1,608 mi

Carriers

22

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 199 69 8 0 F9,NK,B6,UA
Nov 2025 145 57 5 0 UA,F9,B6
Oct 2025 144 54 2 0 B6,UA,F9
Sep 2025 152 39 0 0 UA,F9,B6
Aug 2025 193 58 2 2 F9,NK,UA,B6
Jul 2025 199 65 11 1 B6,UA,F9,NK
Jun 2025 180 45 4 0 B6,UA,F9
May 2025 207 66 3 0 B6,UA,F9
Apr 2025 206 63 2 1 F9,UA,B6
Mar 2025 213 71 1 1 B6,UA,F9
Feb 2025 192 59 1 1 B6,UA,F9
Jan 2025 218 73 0 2 B6,UA,F9
Dec 2024 226 75 1 1 B6,F9,UA
Nov 2024 197 47 1 1 UA,B6,F9
Oct 2024 177 41 1 0 UA,F9,B6
Sep 2024 170 21 1 0 UA,B6,F9
Aug 2024 204 80 7 0 B6,F9,UA
Jul 2024 213 83 3 2 B6,F9,NK,UA
Jun 2024 184 60 9 1 B6,F9,NK,UA
May 2024 186 43 0 0 B6,NK,UA
Apr 2024 158 40 2 0 B6,NK,UA
Mar 2024 161 46 1 0 B6,NK,UA
Feb 2024 175 37 2 1 B6,NK,UA
Jan 2024 201 61 2 0 B6,NK,UA

Cancellation Rate

1.5%

69 of 4,500 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

14 of 4,500 flights

What the Data Says About EWR to SJU

On-time performance on the EWR to SJU pairing (Newark to San Juan) trails a chunk of the network: 70.8% of 12,959 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 79.2-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,608 miles across 22 carriers. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 1.5% (69 of 4,500 flights), with 0.3% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Nov 2025 came in at just 61% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from EWR to SJU?
Flights from Newark to San Juan have a 70.8% on-time rate based on 12,959 flights. The average delay is 79.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EWR to SJU?
Over the last 24 months, 1.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (69 of 4,500 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EWR to SJU?
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to San Juan (SJU) is approximately 1,608 miles. This route is served by 22 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from EWR to SJU?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Nov 2025 (61% 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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