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Route · EWR → SNA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Newark to Santa Ana

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), EWR to SNA (Newark to Santa Ana) ranks #2541 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

84.1%
On-time
+5.1 pts
vs US avg
64 min
Delay when late
4,853
Flights
#2541 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.1%

Best Month

Feb 2024 95%

Worst Month

Feb 2025 73%

Distance

2,434 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 93 14 1 2 UA
Nov 2025 88 13 2 0 UA
Oct 2025 93 15 0 2 UA
Sep 2025 90 12 0 3 UA
Aug 2025 93 15 0 1 UA
Jul 2025 93 18 3 5 UA
Jun 2025 90 14 1 1 UA
May 2025 88 13 5 2 UA
Apr 2025 90 17 0 1 UA
Mar 2025 93 14 0 1 UA
Feb 2025 84 23 1 1 UA
Jan 2025 93 9 0 3 UA
Dec 2024 93 13 0 0 UA
Nov 2024 88 11 1 0 UA
Oct 2024 93 8 0 0 UA
Sep 2024 90 6 0 0 UA
Aug 2024 93 9 1 2 UA
Jul 2024 93 25 3 0 UA
Jun 2024 90 16 3 0 UA
May 2024 93 25 0 0 UA
Apr 2024 90 10 1 1 UA
Mar 2024 93 10 0 2 UA
Feb 2024 87 4 1 0 UA
Jan 2024 93 6 1 0 UA

EWR–SNA seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (90.4%) · weakest: July (78.6%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 82.8%

Strongest calendar month

September

90.4% on-time · ~81 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~92 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

78.6% on-time · ~86 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.1%

24 of 2,184 flights

Diversion Rate

1.2%

27 of 2,184 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

EWR - Newark

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Newark, NJ.

EWR on-time profile

SNA - Santa Ana

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Santa Ana, CA.

SNA on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See EWR and SNA side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare EWR vs SNA

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among EWR departures

From EWR, this corridor sits with 60 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 74 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 9 below 75%). Destination: Santa Ana · fleet on-time rank #1534 of 4927.

What the Data Says About EWR to SNA

Bureau of Transportation Statistics records show Newark to Santa Ana (EWR to SNA) running a 84.1% on-time rate over 4,853 tracked flights, on the stronger end of a typical domestic pairing. When flights do run late, the average delay is 63.7 minutes. The 2,434-mile corridor is served by 1 carrier, and over the last 24 months 1.1% of 2,184 flights were cancelled, 1.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Feb 2025 came in at just 73% - a 23-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, EWR–SNA peaks in September at 90.4% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~92 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 78.6%, a 11.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does EWR to SNA rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, EWR to SNA ranks #2541 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from EWR to SNA? ▼
Flights from Newark to Santa Ana have a 84.1% on-time rate based on 4,853 flights. The average delay is 63.7 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for EWR to SNA? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.1% of flights on this route were cancelled (24 of 2,184 flights) and 1.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from EWR to SNA? ▼
The flight distance from Newark (EWR) to Santa Ana (SNA) is approximately 2,434 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from EWR to SNA? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (95% on-time). The worst was Feb 2025 (73% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

EWR Airport

Newark
SNA Airport

Santa Ana
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using EWR–SNA data

EWR–SNA runs 5.1 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare EWR and SNA airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. EWR airport
  • If your dates flex, September (90.4% on-time) beats July (78.6%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 84.1% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

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

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