EWR (Newark) to MIA (Miami) flights arrive on time 75% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is American Airlines at 76%. The average delay is 79 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated April 2026.EWR → MIA
EWR (Newark) to MIA (Miami)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 75% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
Airlines are roughly equal on this route — American Airlines leads slightly at 76% vs Spirit Airlines at 72%.
Airline Comparison
American Airlines leads at 76% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 72%.
Accurate?
Good to know
Departing from EWR
77% on timeExpect ~21 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. EWR has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~24 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
EWR cancels 3.1% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at MIA
76% on timeWhen flights into MIA are late, the average delay is 75 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at MIA: TSA is ~23 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated April 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.