Best Time to Fly CHS to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Charleston AFB/International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
Over the last 12 months, 79.2% of Charleston (CHS) to Newark (EWR) flights arrived on time (1,341 scheduled flights). That is 1.5 points above the national average of 77.6%.
Among 3 airlines, Republic Airways led with 85.2% on time and Spirit Airlines was last with 62.3%.
Over 24 months, Tuesday was the most reliable day (84% on time) and May the worst month (69%).
The cancellation rate was 3.6% (US average 1.8%).
CHS to EWR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airways | 85.2% | 91 min | 5.3% | 225 |
| United Airlines | 82.4% | 105 min | 2.3% | 861 |
| Spirit Airlines | 62.3% | 77 min | 6.3% | 255 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CHS to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 2,753 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am–7am | 92.4% | 2.0% | 695 |
| 7am–8am | 86.2% | 5.4% | 92 |
| 8am–9am | Limited data | 14 | |
| 9am–10am | 67.7% | 5.6% | 36 |
| 10am–11am | 84.8% | 0.0% | 46 |
| 11am–12pm | 84.5% | 2.0% | 699 |
| 12pm–1pm | 63.0% | 4.7% | 85 |
| 1pm–2pm | 75.7% | 1.3% | 156 |
| 2pm–3pm | 62.0% | 6.5% | 107 |
| 3pm–4pm | 65.7% | 7.8% | 230 |
| 4pm–5pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 5pm–6pm | 57.5% | 7.6% | 79 |
| 6pm–7pm | 50.0% | 6.7% | 105 |
| 7pm–8pm | 68.3% | 3.2% | 344 |
| 8pm–9pm | 53.1% | 20.0% | 40 |
| 9pm–10pm | Limited data | 20 | |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CHS to EWR
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) | 74.1% | -5.0 pts | 0.0% | 58 |
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | 76.1% | -3.0 pts | 2.5% | 120 |
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 76.3% | -2.8 pts | 6.4% | 419 |
| All other days | 79.1% | — | 3.2% | 2,156 |
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).