Best Time to Fly CVG to EWR: On-Time Stats by Hour & Airline
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International → Newark Liberty International
Data through July 2026 · Last updated October 18, 2026
514 flights were scheduled from Cincinnati (CVG) to Newark (EWR) in the last 12 months, and 90.2% of those that flew arrived on time, 12.6 points above the US average of 77.6%.
Among 2 airlines, Allegiant Air led with 91.8% on time and Republic Airways was last with 90.0%.
Over 24 months, Saturday was the most reliable day (91% on time) and November the worst month (70%).
The cancellation rate was 3.9% (US average 1.8%).
CVG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | 91.8% | 137 min | 0.0% | 61 |
| Republic Airways | 90.0% | 88 min | 4.4% | 453 |
80%+ good 70–79.9% fair <70% poor
Best time of day to fly CVG to EWR
On-time arrival % by scheduled departure hour (local time), 1,498 flights over 24 months.
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| Departure hour | On time | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am–6am | Limited data | 13 | |
| 6am–7am | 94.5% | 2.5% | 355 |
| 7am–8am | 93.0% | 2.0% | 249 |
| 8am–9am | 82.8% | 0.0% | 58 |
| 9am–10am | Limited data | 6 | |
| 10am–11am | Limited data | 22 | |
| 11am–12pm | 90.2% | 4.1% | 97 |
| 12pm–1pm | 84.0% | 2.3% | 129 |
| 1pm–2pm | 73.2% | 0.0% | 41 |
| 2pm–3pm | 89.1% | 4.5% | 67 |
| 3pm–4pm | 69.3% | 1.3% | 77 |
| 4pm–5pm | 63.8% | 9.4% | 233 |
| 5pm–6pm | Limited data | 5 | |
| 6pm–7pm | 77.0% | 6.8% | 146 |
Best day of the week
24 months, by day of departure.
Best month to fly
24 months, by calendar month.
Holiday travel on CVG 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) | Limited data | 28 | ||
| Christmas & New Year (Dec 20 - Jan 3) | Limited data | 18 | ||
| Summer peak (Jun 15 - Aug 15) | 81.5% | -3.5 pts | 10.5% | 342 |
| All other days | 85.0% | — | 1.9% | 1,110 |
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).