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We rank real flight numbers by how often they flew and arrived on time over the last 12 months, adjusted for your travel month and departure time, then check nearby airports and calmer connections. US airlines and airports.

SEA → EWR

Seattle to Newark: 2,180 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

80%

Cancelled

1.7%

avg delay 15 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

90% on time vs 67% 9 AM to noon

Most reliable airline

United

79% chance on time

Check SEA to EWR fares

Lowest nonstop fare seen in the next two months: $160 (United 1538 on 2026-11-07). Fares open on our travel partner (Aviasales). Pick the flight number you chose here.

Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · United 1900

    7:25 AM → 3:49 PM5h 24m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    91%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    97%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 97% of the time (32 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 32 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 9 AM to noon: 67%).
    • Departs outside SEA's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 54% of its 68 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 32 flights

    Find United 1900 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  2. #2 · Alaska 286

    7:55 AM → 4:33 PM5h 38m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-12.

    89%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    95%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    1 min
    • Arrived on time 95% of the time (21 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 9 AM to noon: 67%).
    • Departs outside SEA's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 54% of its 68 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Lands inside EWR's trouble window: 65% of its 259 ground stops and delay programs started between 1 PM and 7 PM.

    Limited track record · 21 flights

    Find Alaska 286 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  3. #3 · Alaska 298

    6:13 AM → 2:30 PM5h 17m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    86%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    89%
    Cancelled
    3.8%
    Avg arrival delay
    7 min
    • Arrived on time 89% of the time (299 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 3.8% of the time (12 of 313).
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 9 AM to noon: 67%).
    • Departs outside SEA's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 54% of its 68 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 299 flights

    Find Alaska 298 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  4. #4 · United 1274

    11:00 PM → 7:21 AM5h 21m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as United 2680; its record covers all of them.

    84%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    3 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (64 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 64 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside SEA's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 54% of its 68 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Moderate track record · 64 flights

    Find United 1274 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  5. #5 · Alaska 356

    8:13 AM → 4:38 PM5h 25m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-21.

    83%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    91%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    5 min
    • Arrived on time 91% of the time (35 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 35 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's most on-time window (Before 9 AM: 90% on time; 9 AM to noon: 67%).
    • Departs outside SEA's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 54% of its 68 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 35 flights

    Find Alaska 356 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  6. #6 · United 2211

    11:59 PM → 8:08 AM5h 09m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-28.

    82%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    86%
    Cancelled
    4.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 86% of the time (22 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside SEA's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 54% of its 68 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 78% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (22 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 22 flights

    Find United 2211 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  7. #7 · Alaska 1473

    10:45 PM → 6:59 AM5h 14m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-03-17.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    88%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 88% of the time (8 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside SEA's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 54% of its 68 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (8 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 8 flights

    Find Alaska 1473 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  8. #8 · United 341

    1:06 PM → 9:30 PM5h 24m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    78%
    Cancelled
    1.3%
    Avg arrival delay
    16 min
    • Arrived on time 78% of the time (231 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside SEA's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 54% of its 68 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Strong track record · 231 flights

    Find United 341 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  9. #9 · Alaska 274

    9:38 PM → 6:00 AM5h 22m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    78%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    81%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    9 min
    • Arrived on time 81% of the time (86 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 86 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside SEA's trouble window: 54% of its 68 ground stops and delay programs started between 4 PM and 10 PM.

    Moderate track record · 86 flights

    Find Alaska 274 fares Opens this date on Aviasales
  10. #10 · Alaska 293

    3:30 PM → 11:59 PM5h 29m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    74%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    79%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    11 min
    • Arrived on time 79% of the time (19 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside SEA's trouble window (4 PM to 10 PM, when 54% of its 68 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (19 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 19 flights

    Find Alaska 293 fares Opens this date on Aviasales

Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • United Airlines79%

    972 flights · 79% on time as flown · 1.2% cancel

  • Alaska Airlines79%

    1,208 flights · 81% on time as flown · 2.2% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM90%

    777 flights · avg delay 8 min

  • 9 AM to noon67%

    378 flights · avg delay 22 min

  • Noon to 3 PM71%

    327 flights · avg delay 25 min

  • After 9 PM81%

    659 flights · avg delay 12 min

Best day: Tuesday (84%). Worst: Thursday (73%).

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure