Newark, NJ → Los Angeles, CA flight delays
EWR → LAX · all airlines · 355 flights · April 2026 · source: US BTS
This route is delayed
20%of the time, by +65 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
80%
Delayed 3h+
1.7%
Cancelled
1.1%
Avg when late
+65m
Best & worst day to fly
Most on-time
Thursday
delayed 15%
Worst
Sunday
delayed 28%
Which airline is most punctual on EWR → LAX?
Alaskadelayed 3%
Uniteddelayed 20%
Frequently asked
How often is the Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, CA flight delayed?
About 20% of EWR → LAX flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 65 minutes when they do, based on 355 flights in April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on EWR → LAX?
Alaska, delayed 3% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the best day to fly EWR → LAX?
Thursday is the most on-time (delayed 15%), while Sunday is the worst (delayed 28%).
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