84% of flights from Madison to Newark arrived on time over the past 12 months. That is better than the typical U.S. route. 11% of flights arrived more than an hour late or not at all.
How late?
The on-time rate treats a flight 20 minutes late the same as one 5 hours late. Here's the split for MSN → EWR: when a flight was late, it was under 45 minutes late 38% of the time. About 1 in 17 flights landed an hour or more late, and 1 in 46 three hours or more; 4.3% were cancelled outright.
- On time or early84%
- 15–30 min late3.0%
- 30–60 min late2.4%
- 1–2 hours late2.6%
- 2–3 hours late1.3%
- 3+ hours late2.2%
- Diverted0.2%
- Cancelled4.3%
Share of all 463 scheduled flights, past 12 months, by arrival time against schedule.
By airline
| Airline | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | 1h+ late | Avg when late | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 463 | 84% | 4.3% | −15 min | 6.0% | +110 min | Republic Airways 73%, United Airlines 27% |
Airline = the name on the ticket. Regional flights (e.g. "Delta Connection") count under the ticketing airline, and the operator is listed.
Best time of day to fly
On-time rate by scheduled departure hour (local time at MSN). Delays build through the day as late planes knock on, so early flights usually do best.
By month
Each calendar month pooled over 2023–2026. Best: October (93%). Worst: July (76%).
By day of week
| Day | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 68 | — | — |
| Tuesday | 66 | — | — |
| Wednesday | 66 | — | — |
| Thursday | 67 | — | — |
| Friday | 67 | — | — |
| Saturday | 63 | — | — |
| Sunday | 66 | — | — |
Why flights were late
Share of delay minutes on flights 15+ minutes late, as reported to BTS by the airlines.
Cancellations: weather 13 · air traffic/airport 6 · airline 1
Month by month
Not enough months with data to draw a trend.
Flight numbers on this route
Regular flights with at least 120 scheduled trips in the past year. Sorted by departure time.
| Flight | Departs | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Typical arrival | Operated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 3482 | 6:00 a.m. | 156 | 88% | 4.5% | −19 min | Republic Airways |
Nearby airport alternatives
Other ways to make the same trip, using airports within 60 miles of Madison or Newark. None has been clearly more reliable than MSN → EWR.
| Route | Flights | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSN → EWR (this route) | 463 | 84% | 4.3% |
| MSN → LGA Dane Truax to LaGuardia | 1,027 | 78% | 6.0% |
Questions
How often are flights from MSN to EWR on time?
84% of 463 scheduled flights from Madison, WI to Newark, NJ arrived within 15 minutes of schedule between September 2025 and August 2026. 4.3% were cancelled.
What month has the most delays from MSN to EWR?
July (76% on time). The best month is October (93%), over 2023–2026.
Related
- EWR → MSN (return)
- Dane Truax (MSN) delays by hour
- Flights into Newark (EWR)
- United Airlines on-time record
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Domestic flights by the airlines that report to the U.S. DOT, plus their regional partners. "On time" means arriving less than 15 minutes after schedule; cancelled and diverted flights count as not on time. Past performance is a guide, not a forecast. Method.