Newark, NJ → Atlanta, GA flight delays
EWR → ATL · all airlines · 519 flights · May 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
18%of the time, by +89 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
82%
Delayed 3h+
2.1%
Cancelled
1%
Avg when late
+89m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Thursday
delayed 15%
Worst
Friday
delayed 21%
Which airline is most punctual on EWR → ATL?
Frontierdelayed 7%
Deltadelayed 19%
Uniteddelayed 22%
Frequently asked
How often is the Newark, NJ to Atlanta, GA flight delayed?
About 18% of EWR → ATL flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 89 minutes when they do, based on 519 flights in May 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on EWR → ATL?
Frontier, delayed 7% of the time — the best of the 3 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly EWR → ATL?
Thursday is the most on-time (delayed 15%), while Friday is the worst (delayed 21%).
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