Best Time to Fly EWR to SNA: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Newark Liberty International → John Wayne Airport-Orange County
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 85.5% of Newark (EWR) to Santa Ana (SNA) flights arrived on time (1,091 scheduled flights). That is 7.9 points above the national average of 77.6%.
United Airlines was the only reporting airline with regular flights on this route.
September has been the best month (90% on time) and Sunday the weakest day of the week (79%).
1.6% of flights were cancelled, versus 1.8% nationally.
EWR to SNA on-time performance by airline
Last 12 months. Airlines with fewer than 30 completed flights are marked “limited data”.
| Airline | On time | Avg delay when late | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 85.5% | 60 min | 1.6% | 1,091 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly EWR to SNA
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,179 flights over 24 months.
Show the numbers
| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 90.9% | 0.4% | 468 |
| 7am–8am | 90.7% | 0.4% | 260 |
| 1pm–2pm | 87.7% | 0.0% | 131 |
| 2pm–3pm | 85.0% | 0.7% | 542 |
| 3pm–4pm | 58.5% | 1.8% | 55 |
| 4pm–5pm | 86.1% | 2.9% | 105 |
| 5pm–6pm | 77.9% | 6.6% | 152 |
| 6pm–7pm | 82.0% | 1.9% | 466 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on EWR to SNA
On-time arrivals during holiday periods compared with all other days, last 24 months.
| Period | On time | vs other days | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving week (Tue before to Mon after) | 84.2% | -2.5 pts | 0.0% | 38 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 80.2% | -6.5 pts | 1.1% | 90 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 80.9% | -5.8 pts | 2.4% | 371 |
| All other days | 86.7% | — | 1.2% | 1,680 |
Monthly on-time trend
On-time arrival % each month, with the 12-month US average for reference.
What causes delays on this route
Share of reported delay minutes, last 12 months (BTS cause categories).