Best Time to Fly SNA to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
John Wayne Airport-Orange County → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
1,091 flights were scheduled from Santa Ana (SNA) to Newark (EWR) in the last 12 months, and 79.6% of those that flew arrived on time, 2.0 points above the US average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
February has been the best month (86% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (72%).
2.0% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
SNA to EWR 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 | 79.6% | 127 min | 2.0% | 1,091 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly SNA to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,179 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 87.8% | 1.7% | 181 |
| 7am–8am | 85.7% | 1.2% | 495 |
| 8am–9am | 74.5% | 4.0% | 50 |
| 12pm–1pm | 61.4% | 1.4% | 706 |
| 1pm–2pm | Limited data | 20 | |
| 8pm–9pm | 95.1% | 2.4% | 42 |
| 9pm–10pm | 92.3% | 1.9% | 685 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on SNA to EWR
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) | 78.4% | -2.8 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 84.1% | +3.0 pts | 2.2% | 90 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 73.6% | -7.6 pts | 2.7% | 371 |
| All other days | 81.1% | — | 1.4% | 1,680 |
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).