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Route · PHX → EWR · 2020–2025 BTS data

Phoenix to Newark

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), PHX to EWR (Phoenix to Newark) ranks #786 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

78.1%
On-time
-0.9 pts
vs US avg
74 min
Delay when late
13,153
Flights
#786 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.4%

Best Month

Jan 2025 87%

Worst Month

May 2025 60%

Distance

2,133 mi

Carriers

11

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 236 40 3 0 AA,UA
Nov 2025 223 50 6 2 UA,AA
Oct 2025 207 57 0 0 AA,UA
Sep 2025 188 39 2 3 UA,AA
Aug 2025 201 66 0 1 AA,UA
Jul 2025 216 61 8 6 AA,UA
Jun 2025 196 39 3 3 AA,UA
May 2025 200 80 7 1 AA,UA
Apr 2025 210 50 2 1 UA,AA
Mar 2025 216 58 0 2 AA,UA
Feb 2025 196 40 1 1 AA,UA
Jan 2025 219 29 0 0 AA,UA
Dec 2024 220 56 0 0 AA,UA
Nov 2024 229 48 1 0 UA,AA
Oct 2024 216 51 1 0 UA,AA
Sep 2024 200 34 1 2 UA,AA
Aug 2024 203 62 6 9 AA,NK,UA
Jul 2024 225 87 7 2 AA,NK,UA
Jun 2024 222 81 5 2 AA,NK,UA
May 2024 229 58 0 2 AA,UA,NK
Apr 2024 228 34 1 1 AA,NK,UA
Mar 2024 247 64 0 0 AA,NK,UA
Feb 2024 232 42 3 0 AA,NK,UA
Jan 2024 257 58 15 1 AA,NK,UA

PHX–EWR seasonal on-time pattern

Best: January (84.5%) · weakest: July (67.8%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 78.5%

Strongest calendar month

January

84.5% on-time · ~196 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~214 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

67.8% on-time · ~202 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.4%

72 of 5,216 flights

Diversion Rate

0.7%

39 of 5,216 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

PHX - Phoenix

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Phoenix, AZ.

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

Compare PHX vs EWR

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among PHX departures

From PHX, this corridor sits with 71 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 97 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (25 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Newark · fleet on-time rank #3822 of 4927.

What the Data Says About PHX to EWR

The Phoenix to Newark corridor (PHX to EWR) posts a 78.1% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 13,153 tracked flights. Late flights run 73.7 minutes behind on average. 11 carriers cover the 2,133-mile route; over the last 24 months, 72 of 5,216 flights were cancelled (1.4%) and 0.7% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Jan 2025 posted the strongest performance at 87% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 60% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, PHX–EWR peaks in January at 84.5% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~214 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 67.8%, a 16.7-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does PHX to EWR rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, PHX to EWR ranks #786 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 PHX to EWR? ▼
Flights from Phoenix to Newark have a 78.1% on-time rate based on 13,153 flights. The average delay is 73.7 minutes. The best recent month was Jan 2025 with 87% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for PHX to EWR? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (72 of 5,216 flights) and 0.7% were diverted.
How far is the flight from PHX to EWR? ▼
The flight distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Newark (EWR) is approximately 2,133 miles. This route is served by 11 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from PHX to EWR? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Jan 2025 (87% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (60% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

PHX Airport

Phoenix
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 PHX–EWR data

PHX–EWR is mid-pack at 78.1% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare PHX and EWR airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. PHX airport
  • If your dates flex, January (84.5% on-time) beats July (67.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 78.1% 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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