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Route · JAX → EWR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Jacksonville to Newark

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), JAX to EWR (Jacksonville to Newark) ranks #1720 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.6%
On-time
-2.4 pts
vs US avg
94 min
Delay when late
7,361
Flights
#1720 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

2.5%

Best Month

Sep 2025 90%

Worst Month

May 2025 53%

Distance

820 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 124 31 2 0 YX,UA
Nov 2025 115 33 2 0 UA,YX
Oct 2025 98 21 0 1 UA
Sep 2025 87 9 1 0 UA,YX
Aug 2025 120 36 2 0 YX,UA
Jul 2025 120 45 11 0 UA,YX
Jun 2025 76 23 0 1 UA,YX
May 2025 93 44 9 1 UA,YX
Apr 2025 120 39 2 2 UA,YX
Mar 2025 124 26 1 1 YX,UA
Feb 2025 112 21 4 0 UA,YX
Jan 2025 124 15 5 0 YX,UA
Dec 2024 124 32 6 0 UA,YX
Nov 2024 118 38 0 0 YX,UA
Oct 2024 98 15 1 1 UA,YX
Sep 2024 90 13 2 0 YX,UA
Aug 2024 93 18 6 0 YX,UA
Jul 2024 93 23 4 1 UA,YX
Jun 2024 90 14 1 1 UA,YX
May 2024 115 21 1 1 YX,UA
Apr 2024 120 22 1 2 UA,YX
Mar 2024 124 15 0 0 YX,UA
Feb 2024 116 12 1 0 UA,YX
Jan 2024 123 14 4 0 YX,UA

JAX–EWR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (84.8%) · weakest: July (65.0%)

60%65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 72.9%

Strongest calendar month

September

84.8% on-time · ~88 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

April

~128 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

65.0% on-time · ~102 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

2.5%

66 of 2,617 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

12 of 2,617 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

JAX - Jacksonville

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Jacksonville, FL.

JAX on-time profile

EWR - Newark

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

EWR on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare JAX vs EWR

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among JAX departures

From JAX, this corridor sits with 16 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 23 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (6 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Newark · fleet on-time rank #4185 of 4927.

What the Data Says About JAX to EWR

The Jacksonville to Newark corridor (JAX to EWR) posts a 76.6% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 7,361 tracked flights. Late flights run 94.2 minutes behind on average. 11 carriers cover the 820-mile route; over the last 24 months, 66 of 2,617 flights were cancelled (2.5%) and 0.5% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2025 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 53% - a 37-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, JAX–EWR peaks in September at 84.8% on-time while April carries the heaviest traffic (~128 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 65.0%, a 19.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does JAX to EWR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, JAX to EWR ranks #1720 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 JAX to EWR? ▼
Flights from Jacksonville to Newark have a 76.6% on-time rate based on 7,361 flights. The average delay is 94.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2025 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for JAX to EWR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 2.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (66 of 2,617 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from JAX to EWR? ▼
The flight distance from Jacksonville (JAX) to Newark (EWR) is approximately 820 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from JAX to EWR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2025 (90% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (53% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

JAX Airport

Jacksonville
EWR Airport

Newark
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 JAX–EWR data

JAX–EWR is mid-pack at 76.6% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare JAX and EWR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. JAX airport
  • If your dates flex, September (84.8% on-time) beats July (65.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.6% 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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