EWR (Newark) to LAX (Los Angeles) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Spirit Airlines at 79%. The average delay is 81 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated July 2026.EWR → LAX
EWR (Newark) to LAX (Los Angeles)
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This route is delayed fairly often. About 75% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Spirit Airlines edges out United Airlines on this route — 79% vs 73% on time.
Airline Comparison
Spirit Airlines leads at 79% on time; United Airlines trails at 73%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from EWR
77% on timeExpect ~23 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. EWR has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~11 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
EWR cancels 2.8% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at LAX
82% on timeWhen flights into LAX are late, the average delay is 70 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at LAX: TSA is ~20 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated July 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.