Newark to Los Angeles — airline reliability comparison
JetBlue Airways is the most reliable airline on the EWR to LAX route with a 77% on-time rate, compared to United Airlines at 74%. Based on 2,978 flights tracked.
This route involves weather-prone airports and high-congestion airports, which can affect reliability regardless of airline.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JetBlue AirwaysB6Best | 77% | 1.5% | 76m | 2,978 |
| Alaska AirlinesAS | 76% | 2.6% | 75m | 2,869 |
| Spirit AirlinesNK | 75% | 3.0% | 72m | 1,603 |
| United AirlinesUAWorst | 74% | 2.0% | 81m | 11,702 |
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.