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Route · STL → EWR · 2020–2025 BTS data

St. Louis to Newark

The STL–EWR corridor (St. Louis, MO → Newark, NJ) runs ahead of the national average, served by 6 carriers across roughly 872 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

80.5%
On-time
+1.5 pts
vs US avg
89 min
Delay when late
3,366
Flights

Cancelled

3.4%

Best Month

Mar 2024 94%

Worst Month

Oct 2025 61%

Distance

872 mi

Carriers

6

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 77 20 2 0 YX,UA
Nov 2025 85 20 6 0 UA,YX
Oct 2025 93 36 2 0 UA,YX
Sep 2025 106 16 3 0 UA,YX
Aug 2025 93 19 2 0 YX
Jul 2025 92 20 12 0 YX
Jun 2025 75 14 4 1 UA,YX
May 2025 51 13 9 0 UA,YX
Apr 2025 60 21 0 0 UA,YX
Mar 2025 87 15 1 1 YX,UA
Feb 2025 84 18 3 0 YX
Jan 2025 86 12 6 0 YX
Dec 2024 77 18 0 0 UA,YX
Nov 2024 88 21 0 1 YX,UA
Oct 2024 93 9 0 2 UA,YX
Sep 2024 90 9 1 0 YX,UA
Aug 2024 90 23 6 3 YX,UA
Jul 2024 88 23 5 0 UA,YX
Jun 2024 89 21 0 1 UA,YX
May 2024 92 24 0 1 YX,UA
Apr 2024 89 18 1 0 UA,YX
Mar 2024 89 5 0 0 YX,UA
Feb 2024 85 8 2 0 UA,YX
Jan 2024 81 14 5 0 YX,UA

Cancellation Rate

3.4%

70 of 2,040 flights

Diversion Rate

0.5%

10 of 2,040 flights

What the Data Says About STL to EWR

3,366 tracked flights put the STL to EWR pairing (St. Louis to Newark) at a 80.5% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 89.0 minutes on average. Across the 872-mile route and its 6 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 3.4% cancelled and 0.5% diverted (2,040 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Mar 2024 posted the strongest performance at 94% on-time, while Oct 2025 came in at just 61% - a 33-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from STL to EWR?
Flights from St. Louis to Newark have a 80.5% on-time rate based on 3,366 flights. The average delay is 89.0 minutes. The best recent month was Mar 2024 with 94% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for STL to EWR?
Over the last 24 months, 3.4% of flights on this route were cancelled (70 of 2,040 flights) and 0.5% were diverted.
How far is the flight from STL to EWR?
The flight distance from St. Louis (STL) to Newark (EWR) is approximately 872 miles. This route is served by 6 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from STL to EWR?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Mar 2024 (94% on-time). The worst was Oct 2025 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

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

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 Editorial

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