Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at EWR?
Newark Liberty International — Newark
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Risky — 22% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour layover at EWR gives you about a 22% chance of missing your connection.
22%
Miss Rate
78%
On-Time Rate
80m
Avg Delay
Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at EWR
A 60-minute connection at EWR is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 22% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 150 minutes.
·Airport reliability: EWR has a 78% on-time rate
−High average delay: When flights are late at EWR, the average delay is 80 minutes
−Long taxi times: Planes at EWR typically sit on the runway for 22 minutes before takeoff
Minimum Connection Time at EWR
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your layover exactly matches the domestic minimum. You'll make it if everything goes perfectly, but any delay on your inbound flight puts you at risk.
Terminal Transfers at EWR
How to transfer: AirTrain connects all terminals (landside only)
Transfer time: 10-20 minutes between terminals via AirTrain
!TSA re-screening: Required for some terminal changes — Terminals A, B, and C are not connected airside. Any terminal change requires taking the AirTrain and going through TSA security again.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 150+ minute layovers at EWR
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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