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Route · JAC → EWR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Jackson to Newark

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JAC to EWR (Jackson to Newark) ranks #4817 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

71.6%
On-time
-7.4 pts
vs US avg
99 min
Delay when late
585
Flights
#4817 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

6.2%

Best Month

Jan 2025 77%

Worst Month

Feb 2025 64%

Distance

1,874 mi

Carriers

1

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Aug 2025 31 8 2 0 UA
Jul 2025 31 6 3 0 UA
Jun 2025 30 3 2 0 UA
Mar 2025 35 16 1 2 UA
Feb 2025 56 20 2 0 UA
Jan 2025 62 14 3 1 UA
Aug 2024 31 5 4 0 UA
Jul 2024 31 9 3 0 UA
Jun 2024 30 2 4 1 UA
Mar 2024 31 6 0 0 UA
Jan 2024 31 12 0 0 UA
Aug 2023 31 10 1 0 UA
Jul 2023 31 1 6 1 UA
Jan 2023 31 20 0 0 UA
Mar 2022 31 14 1 0 UA
Jan 2022 31 11 4 1 UA
Jan 2020 31 9 0 0 UA

JAC–EWR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: June (91.7%) · weakest: March (62.9%)

60%70%80%90%100% JanFebMarJunJulAug 75.3%

Strongest calendar month

June

91.7% on-time · ~30 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

February

~56 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

March

62.9% on-time · ~32 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

6.2%

36 of 585 flights

Diversion Rate

1.0%

6 of 585 flights

Origin-hub reliability standing

Softer reliability from JAC

Among 8 routes leaving JAC, only 2 (including this one) clear below 75% on-time, while 0 stay ≥85% and 6 sit mid-band. Travelers comparing JAC options should weigh this 71.6% print against those peers · fleet on-time rank #4779 of 4927.

What the Data Says About JAC to EWR

On-time performance on the JAC to EWR pairing (Jackson to Newark) trails a chunk of the network: 71.6% of 585 tracked flights arrived on schedule, with a 99.3-minute average delay on the ones that ran late. The route spans about 1,874 miles across 1 carrier. Cancellations over the trailing 24 months hit 6.2% (36 of 585 flights), with 1.0% diverted.

Monthly performance varies moderately here: Jan 2025 was the strongest month at 77% on-time versus Feb 2025 at 64%, a 13-point difference.

On the multi-year calendar, JAC–EWR peaks in June at 91.7% on-time while February carries the heaviest traffic (~56 flights per month) ; the softest month is March at 62.9%, a 28.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JAC to EWR rank among US routes by traffic?
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JAC to EWR ranks #4817 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 JAC to EWR?
Flights from Jackson to Newark have a 71.6% on-time rate based on 585 flights. The average delay is 99.3 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 77% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JAC to EWR?
Over the last 24 months, 6.2% of flights on this route were cancelled (36 of 585 flights) and 1.0% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JAC to EWR?
The flight distance from Jackson (JAC) to Newark (EWR) is approximately 1,874 miles. This route is served by 1 carrier.
When is the best time to fly from JAC to EWR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (77% on-time). The worst was Feb 2025 (64% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

Data source

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

Using JAC–EWR data

JAC–EWR sits 7.4 pts below the national 79% average; check the seasonal chart and airport profiles before treating the headline as typical.

  • Compare JAC and EWR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JAC airport
  • If your dates flex, June (91.7% on-time) beats March (62.9%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 71.6% 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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