Best Time to Fly EWR to PBI: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Newark Liberty International → Palm Beach International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
3,609 flights were scheduled from Newark (EWR) to West Palm Beach/Palm Beach (PBI) in the last 12 months, and 77.1% of those that flew arrived on time, 0.5 points below the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the most punctual of the 3 airlines on the route at 79.1%, while Spirit Airlines trailed at 51.5%.
September has been the best month (84% on time) and Thursday the weakest day of the week (70%).
2.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
EWR to PBI on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 79.1% | 66 min | 2.0% | 2,768 |
| JetBlue | 73.2% | 68 min | 3.2% | 721 |
| Spirit Airlines | 51.5% | 72 min | 14.2% | 120 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly EWR to PBI
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 7,044 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 6am–7am | 91.0% | 2.4% | 864 |
| 7am–8am | 85.3% | 1.1% | 545 |
| 8am–9am | 79.6% | 2.4% | 377 |
| 9am–10am | 77.0% | 1.6% | 313 |
| 10am–11am | 76.9% | 2.1% | 760 |
| 11am–12pm | 76.3% | 0.8% | 472 |
| 12pm–1pm | 78.5% | 0.7% | 150 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.2% | 1.7% | 601 |
| 2pm–3pm | 70.9% | 2.8% | 393 |
| 3pm–4pm | 67.7% | 3.0% | 433 |
| 4pm–5pm | 72.3% | 1.9% | 593 |
| 5pm–6pm | 73.7% | 2.2% | 316 |
| 6pm–7pm | 73.3% | 2.3% | 299 |
| 7pm–8pm | 68.8% | 3.2% | 348 |
| 8pm–9pm | 64.7% | 3.9% | 539 |
| 9pm–10pm | 50.0% | 8.6% | 35 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on EWR to PBI
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 68.4% | -10.0 pts | 0.0% | 152 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 62.7% | -15.7 pts | 1.5% | 412 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 69.0% | -9.3 pts | 4.6% | 876 |
| All other days | 78.4% | — | 2.0% | 5,604 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).