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Route · MEM → EWR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Memphis to Newark

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), MEM to EWR (Memphis to Newark) ranks #3660 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

77.9%
On-time
-1.1 pts
vs US avg
89 min
Delay when late
2,263
Flights
#3660 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

4.6%

Best Month

Oct 2023 95%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 66%

Distance

946 mi

Carriers

5

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 32 8 1 0 YX
Nov 2025 54 11 4 0 YX
Oct 2025 58 16 1 0 YX
Sep 2025 56 13 0 0 UA,YX
Aug 2025 56 13 1 0 YX,UA
Jul 2025 58 12 9 0 YX
Jun 2025 43 8 4 0 YX
Dec 2024 36 10 2 0 YX
Nov 2024 54 16 0 1 YX
Oct 2024 58 8 0 0 YX
Sep 2024 55 6 1 0 YX
Aug 2024 57 12 7 0 YX,UA
Jul 2024 58 20 2 1 UA,YX
Jun 2024 55 18 0 1 UA,YX
May 2024 56 9 0 1 YX,UA
Apr 2024 48 2 0 0 YX
Nov 2023 55 8 0 0 YX,UA
Oct 2023 62 3 0 0 YX,UA
Sep 2023 59 11 5 0 UA,YX
Aug 2023 62 7 0 0 UA,YX
Jul 2023 62 16 9 0 YX,UA
Jun 2023 60 15 12 0 UA,YX
May 2023 62 10 0 0 YX,UA
Apr 2023 60 8 2 1 UA,YX

MEM–EWR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: October (84.8%) · weakest: December (71.0%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 71%

Strongest calendar month

October

84.8% on-time · ~59 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

January

~70 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

December

71.0% on-time · ~47 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

4.6%

60 of 1,316 flights

Diversion Rate

0.4%

5 of 1,316 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

MEM - Memphis

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Memphis, TN.

MEM 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 MEM and EWR side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare MEM vs EWR

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among MEM departures

From MEM, this corridor sits with 14 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 22 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (7 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Newark · fleet on-time rank #3871 of 4927.

What the Data Says About MEM to EWR

The Memphis to Newark corridor (MEM to EWR) posts a 77.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 2,263 tracked flights. Late flights run 88.5 minutes behind on average. 5 carriers cover the 946-mile route; over the last 24 months, 60 of 1,316 flights were cancelled (4.6%) and 0.4% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2023 posted the strongest performance at 95% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 66% - a 30-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, MEM–EWR peaks in October at 84.8% on-time while January carries the heaviest traffic (~70 flights per month) ; the softest month is December at 71.0%, a 13.8-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does MEM to EWR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, MEM to EWR ranks #3660 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 MEM to EWR? ▼
Flights from Memphis to Newark have a 77.9% on-time rate based on 2,263 flights. The average delay is 88.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2023 with 95% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for MEM to EWR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 4.6% of flights on this route were cancelled (60 of 1,316 flights) and 0.4% were diverted.
How far is the flight from MEM to EWR? ▼
The flight distance from Memphis (MEM) to Newark (EWR) is approximately 946 miles. This route is served by 5 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from MEM to EWR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2023 (95% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

MEM Airport

Memphis
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 MEM–EWR data

MEM–EWR is mid-pack at 77.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare MEM and EWR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. MEM airport
  • If your dates flex, October (84.8% on-time) beats December (71.0%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 77.9% 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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