Heathrow → New York (Newark) flight delays
HEATHROW → NEW-YORK-NEWARK · all airlines · 6,527 flights · May 2025 – April 2026 · source: UK CAA
This route is delayed
21%of the time, by +80 min on average when it does.
This is history, not a promise — your specific flight could well be on time.
On-time rate
79%
Delayed 3h+
2.2%
Cancelled
3.2%
Avg when late
+80m
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When does HEATHROW → NEW-YORK-NEWARK run late?
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Delays peak in July (31% late).
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → NEW-YORK-NEWARK?
United Airlinesdelayed 20%
British Airways Plcdelayed 25%
Frequently asked
How often is the Heathrow to New York (Newark) flight delayed?
About 21% of HEATHROW → NEW-YORK-NEWARK flights arrive late (15+ minutes), by an average of 80 minutes when they do, based on 6,527 flights in May 2025 – April 2026.
Which airline is most punctual on HEATHROW → NEW-YORK-NEWARK?
United Airlines, delayed 20% of the time — the best of the 2 airlines flying this route.
What is the worst month for delays on HEATHROW → NEW-YORK-NEWARK?
July is the worst, with 31% of flights delayed, while April is the most reliable at 13%.
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