70% of flights from Newark to Madison arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is worse than the typical U.S. route. The 6 p.m. departures ran on time 72% of the time; the 9 p.m. ones 64%. 17% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for EWR → MSN: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 45% of the time. About 1 in 9 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 51 three hours or more; 5.6% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early70%
- 15–30 min late7.3%
- 30–60 min late5.2%
- 1–2 hours late7.3%
- 2–3 hours late1.7%
- 3+ hours late1.9%
- Diverted0.4%
- Cancelled5.6%
Share of all 463 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 463 | 70% | 5.6% | −8 min | 11.0% | +81 min | Republic Airways 73%, United Airlines 27% |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at EWR). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (84%). Worst: July (55%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 66 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 66 | — | — |
| Thursday | 67 | — | — |
| Friday | 67 | — | — |
| Saturday | 63 | — | — |
| Sunday | 66 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 18 · air traffic/airport 7 · airline 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 3620 | 6:59 p.m. | 177 | 70% | 10.2% | −13 min | Republic Airways |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Newark or Madison. None has been clearly more reliable than EWR → MSN.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| EWR → MSN (this route) | 463 | 70% | 5.6% |
| LGA → MSN LaGuardia to Dane Truax | 1,027 | 68% | 6.5% |
Questions
How often are flights from EWR to MSN on time?
70% of 463 scheduled flights from Newark, NJ to Madison, WI arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 5.6% were cancelled.
What is the best time of day to fly EWR to MSN?
Flights scheduled to leave at 6 p.m. were the most reliable (72% on time). The 9 p.m. departures were the least (64%).
What month has the most delays from EWR to MSN?
July (55% on time). The best month is October (84%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- MSN → EWR (return)
- Newark (EWR) delays by hour
- Flights into Dane Truax (MSN)
- United Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.